Description
Moist, spiced carrot cake bars topped with a rich, tangy cream cheese frosting—perfect for a sweet treat or dessert.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 2 cups grated carrots
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan and set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Add eggs, vegetable oil, grated carrots, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. Fold in walnuts if using.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool completely.
- For the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla, beating until creamy.
- 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: Dessert
- Cuisine: American