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Irresistible Carrot Cake Bars

Irresistible Carrot Cake Bars That Everyone Will Love

These Irresistible Carrot Cake Bars are a moist treat that combines sweet carrots with warm spices, making them perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour substitution: Gluten-free flour blend can make these irresistible carrot cake bars gluten-free.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • 0.5 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
  • 3 large Eggs
  • 0.5 cup Vegetable Oil or Melted Butter
  • 2 cups Shredded Carrots
  • 1 cup Nuts or Raisins (optional)
For the Frosting (optional)
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk
  • Rubber Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  3. Create a well in the dry mix, crack in the eggs, and add the oil or melted butter, mixing until just combined.
  4. Gently fold in the shredded carrots and any optional nuts or raisins until just combined.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly, then bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Once baked, let the bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before cutting them into squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 3000IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For a flavor boost, add a teaspoon of vanilla extract to the wet ingredients. Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.

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