Description
Moist and flavorful carrot cake bars with a hint of cinnamon and nutmeg, topped with a creamy frosting.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups grated carrots
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking pan and line with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix melted butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Stir in grated carrots and walnuts (if using).
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely.
- For the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla, mixing until creamy.
- Spread frosting over cooled bars. Cut into squares and serve.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.