Description
Indulge in these moist and flavorful Carrot Cake Bars topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting. Perfect for a sweet treat any time of year!
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups finely grated carrots
- 1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Cream Cheese Frosting (optional):
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare pan.
- For the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla, beat until fluffy. Spread over bars, cut, and serve.
In a medium bowl, mix dry ingredients. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, oil, sugars, and vanilla. Stir in carrots and pineapple. Fold in dry ingredients and nuts. Pour batter into pan and bake for 25-30 minutes. Cool and frost.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, skip the frosting or use a vegan alternative.
- Store frosted bars in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
