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Decadent Carrot Cake Bars

Delicious and easy-to-make carrot cake bars topped with creamy cream cheese frosting.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 9 bars
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Carrot Cake
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups grated carrots
For the Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x9-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, mix the vegetable oil and granulated sugar until smooth. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, and beat until combined.
  4. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, stirring gently. Fold in the grated carrots.
Baking
  1. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  2. While the bars bake, prepare the cream cheese frosting. Beat together the cream cheese and butter until creamy, then add the powdered sugar and vanilla.
  3. Allow the carrot cake bars to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  4. Once cooled, spread the cream cheese frosting over the bars. Cut into squares or rectangles and serve.

Notes

For best results, ensure your cream cheese and butter are at room temperature before making the frosting. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 5-7 days.