Decadent Carrot Cake Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting
Enjoy these Decadent Carrot Cake Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting, a delicious dessert bursting with flavor!
Equipment
- 9x13-inch baking pan
- mixing bowls
- Whisk
- electric mixer
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 0.75 cups brown sugar
- 0.5 cups granulated sugar
- 0.5 cups vegetable oil
- 0.25 cups unsweetened applesauce
- 1.5 cups finely grated carrots
- 8 oz cream cheese for frosting
- chopped walnuts or pecans optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In a large bowl, beat eggs, brown sugar, granulated sugar, vegetable oil, applesauce, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture; fold in grated carrots and optional nuts.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
- For frosting, beat softened cream cheese and butter until creamy; gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth.
- Frost cooled bars and cut into squares before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1barCalories: 240kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 180mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20g
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