Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Decadent Carrot Cake Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting, a perfect treat for any occasion. These moist and flavorful bars combine freshly grated carrots with warm spices, creating a heavenly dessert that everyone will adore. Topped with a rich and creamy cream cheese frosting, each bite is a melt-in-your-mouth delight. Ideal for family gatherings, potlucks, or simply as a cozy snack at home, these bars are easy to prepare and can be made ahead of time for convenience. Enjoy them warm with coffee or serve them chilled for a refreshing twist.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups grated carrots
- 1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In one bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
- In another bowl, beat the softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time and mix in vanilla.
- Gradually incorporate the dry mixture into the wet mixture. Fold in grated carrots and crushed pineapple gently.
- Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan and bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool completely on a wire rack before frosting with whipped cream cheese frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg