Description
Indulge in the delightful world of baking with these Decadent Carrot Cake Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting. Perfectly moist and bursting with flavor, these bars combine the warmth of spices with the sweetness of grated carrots and crushed pineapple. The luxurious cream cheese frosting adds a rich, velvety finish that will leave your taste buds dancing. Whether for a birthday celebration or a cozy night in, this easy-to-follow recipe is designed for bakers of all skill levels. Enjoy them as a sweet treat, share them at gatherings, or savor them solo—these carrot cake bars are sure to impress!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups grated carrots
- 1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugars until fluffy; add eggs one at a time and stir in vanilla.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined; fold in carrots and pineapple.
- Pour batter into the baking pan and bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
- For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth; gradually mix in powdered sugar and vanilla.
- Frost cooled bars, cut into squares, and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg