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Decadent Carrot Cake Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting

Moist and flavorful carrot cake bars topped with a rich cream cheese frosting, perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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For the Crust:

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups grated carrots
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9-inch baking pan.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, mix oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Stir in grated carrots and walnuts.
  4. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  5. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely.
  6. For the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla, mixing until creamy.
  7. Spread frosting over cooled bars. Slice and serve.

Notes

You can customize the seasonings to taste.

  • Author: Trusted Blog