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Carrot Cake Bars

Deliciously moist and spiced carrot cake bars topped with cream cheese frosting, perfect for dessert or a sweet snack.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup grated carrots about 2 medium carrots
  • 1/2 cup crushed pineapple drained
Frosting
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/4 cup butter softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Method
 

Prepare the Batter
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, mix the granulated sugar, brown sugar, oil, and eggs until well combined.
  4. Stir in the grated carrots and crushed pineapple.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
Bake the Bars
  1. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
  2. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  3. Allow to cool completely in the pan before frosting.
Prepare the Frosting
  1. In a mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese and butter until smooth.
  2. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined.
  3. Spread the frosting over the cooled carrot cake bars.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For added flavor, consider adding chopped walnuts or raisins to the batter.

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