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Decadent Carrot Cake Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting

Decadent Carrot Cake Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting

These Decadent Carrot Cake Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting are a delightful twist on classic carrot cake, offering irresistible flavors and textures.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 16 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups grated carrots
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for frosting
  • 2-3 tablespoons heavy cream or milk

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment or grease.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, mix melted butter with brown and granulated sugars until smooth.
  4. Add eggs and vanilla extract, beat until well combined.
  5. Fold in dry ingredients until just combined.
  6. Stir in grated carrots evenly throughout the batter.
  7. Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.
  8. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool completely.
  9. Beat cream cheese until smooth, then gradually add powdered sugar and mix until fluffy.
  10. Add vanilla and cream to reach desired frosting consistency.
  11. Frost the cooled bars evenly.
  12. Cut into squares and serve or store chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 3gFat: 18g

Notes

For added flavor, feel free to incorporate nuts or dried fruits into the batter.

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