Description
Carrot Cake Bars are a delightful twist on the beloved traditional carrot cake, offering all the comforting flavors in an easy-to-make bar form. These moist and chewy treats are topped with creamy cream cheese frosting, making them perfect for any occasion—from holiday gatherings to casual get-togethers. They not only taste fantastic but also provide a unique take on classic desserts that will impress your family and friends. Whether enjoyed as an everyday snack or a festive dessert, these bars are sure to satisfy any sweet tooth!
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 4 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8×8 baking pan with non-stick spray or parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine melted butter and brown sugar until smooth. Whisk in the egg and vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, mix flour, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in shredded carrots gently.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for about 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- While baking, prepare the cream cheese frosting by beating together cream cheese, granulated sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Allow bars to cool completely before spreading the frosting on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (53g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg