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Decadent Carrot Cake Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting Delight!

Decadent Carrot Cake Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting
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Deliciously moist carrot cake bars topped with rich cream cheese frosting, perfect for any occasion.

  • Author: Ghalina
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 24 bars 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 4 large eggs
  • 3 cups grated carrots
  • 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, mix together oil, eggs, grated carrots, and crushed pineapple.
  4. Combine the wet and dry ingredients until just mixed. Fold in walnuts if using.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
  6. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Let the bars cool completely in the pan.
  8. For the frosting, beat together cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla, mixing until creamy.
  9. Spread the cream cheese frosting over the cooled carrot cake bars.
  10. Cut into squares and serve.

Notes

  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
  • These bars can be frozen for up to 3 months.
  • For added flavor, consider adding raisins or coconut to the batter.

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