Decadent Carrot Cake Bars
Moist and flavorful carrot cake bars topped with a tangy cream cheese frosting, perfect for dessert lovers and gatherings.
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 0.5 tsp ground ginger
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.5 cups vegetable oil or melted coconut oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1.5 cups shredded carrots
- 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans optional
For the Frosting
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar sifted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix vegetable oil and eggs until fluffy. Gradually combine this mixture with the dry ingredients until just mixed.
- Fold in the shredded carrots and nuts (if using) until evenly distributed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Frosting
- While the bars cool, mix the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Frost the cooled bars and cut them into squares.
Notes
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. For longer storage, freeze the unfrosted bars for up to 2 months. Thaw and frost before serving.