Carrot Cake Bars
Deliciously moist Carrot Cake Bars with cream cheese frosting, perfectly blending sweet carrots and spices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 16 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 2 cups grated carrots
- 1 cup crushed pineapple (drained)
- 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- 8 oz cream cheese (for frosting)
- 1/2 cup butter (for frosting)
- 4 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- Whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a large bowl.
- Beat the eggs in another bowl and mix in the oil, carrots, and pineapple.
- Combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients and stir until just mixed. Fold in the nuts if using.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Prepare the frosting by creaming together the cream cheese and butter, then gradually mix in the powdered sugar and vanilla.
- Spread the cream cheese frosting on top once the cake bars are cooled.
- Cut into squares and serve.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. Can be frozen for about 3 months.