Carrot Cake Bars
Carrot Cake Bars are a deliciously moist dessert that combines the warm spices of cinnamon and nutmeg with fresh, shredded carrots. Topped with luscious cream cheese frosting, these bars are perfect for any occasion—be it a cozy afternoon snack or a festive gathering. Easy to prepare and irresistibly tasty, they are sure to be a crowd-pleaser!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups shredded carrots (about 2 medium carrots)
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until combined.
- Create a well in the dry mixture and add vegetable oil and eggs; whisk until smooth.
- Fold in shredded carrots and nuts if using.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cooling completely before cutting into squares. Top with cream cheese frosting if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (65g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg