Description
Moist and spiced carrot cake bars topped with a rich cream cheese frosting. Perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 3 cups grated carrots
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- For the frosting: 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
- In a large bowl, beat oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and eggs until well combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in grated carrots and walnuts.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool completely on a wire rack.
- For frosting: beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla, beating until fluffy.
- Spread frosting over cooled bars. Cut into squares and serve.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Method: Main
- Cuisine: American