Description
Carrot cake bars are a deliciously moist treat that marries the sweet flavor of fresh carrots with warm spices and a creamy frosting. Perfect for any occasion—from birthday parties to casual coffee breaks—these bars offer a cozy dessert experience that will leave everyone smiling. Bake a batch and enjoy the comforting aroma filling your kitchen!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups grated carrots
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- Lemon zest (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix eggs, granulated sugar, brown sugar, oil, and vanilla until smooth.
- Fold in grated carrots before combining wet and dry ingredients without overmixing.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For frosting, beat cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth; add lemon zest if desired.
- Frost cooled bars and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg