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Carrot Cake Bars: How to Make the Best Soft and Spiced Treats

Carrot Cake Bars: How to Make the Best Soft and Spiced Treats
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Moist, soft carrot cake bars packed with warm spices and shredded carrots, then topped with a smooth cream cheese frosting an easy-to-make dessert that delivers all the classic carrot cake flavor in bar form.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded carrots
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tbsp butter, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking pan with parchment paper.
  • 2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and salt.
  • 3. In another bowl, beat eggs, granulated sugar, brown sugar, oil, and vanilla until smooth.
  • 4. Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients.
  • 5. Fold in shredded carrots.
  • 6. Spread batter evenly into prepared pan.
  • 7. Bake for 22–26 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  • 8. Allow bars to cool completely.
  • 9. Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth, then mix in powdered sugar and vanilla.
  • 10. Spread frosting over cooled bars, slice, and serve.

Notes

  • For added texture, mix in chopped walnuts or pecans.
  • Chill bars before slicing for cleaner edges.
  • Store refrigerated for best freshness.

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