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Best Decadent Carrot Cake Bar Recipe with Cream Cheese Frosting

Perfect for dessert, snacks, or special occasions, this cake bar recipe is easy to make and absolutely irresistible.
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Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking pan
  • Electric mixer or hand whisk

Ingredients
  

For the Carrot Cake Bars:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups grated carrots
  • ½ cup crushed pineapple drained
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts optional

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions
 

Preparing the Cake Batter:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
  • In a separate large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

Combining Ingredients and Baking:

  • Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
  • Fold in the grated carrots, drained crushed pineapple, and chopped walnuts (if using).
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly.
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Let the cake cool completely on a wire rack before frosting.

Making the Cream Cheese Frosting:

  • In a bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth.
  • Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until creamy.
  • Stir in the vanilla extract for added flavor.

Frosting and Serving:

  • Spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the cooled cake.
  • Cut into bars of your desired size.
  • For extra flavor, sprinkle chopped walnuts or a dusting of cinnamon on top.
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