Carrot Cake Cream Cheese Bars
Delicious and easy-to-make Carrot Cake Cream Cheese Bars that bring warmth and comfort to any gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 12-15 servings 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 ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 3 cups grated carrots
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch pan.
- Whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a large bowl.
- Beat the eggs until light and fluffy, then add the vegetable oil and mix well. Fold in the grated carrots.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients until just mixed, then pour the batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Mix the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in a bowl until smooth.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled bars.
- Cut into bars and serve.
Notes
Enjoy with coffee or tea, or serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 120mg