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Decadent Carrot Cake Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting

Decadent Carrot Cake Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting
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Indulge in the warmth of home-baked goodness with these Decadent Carrot Cake Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting. Perfectly spiced and irresistibly moist, these bars combine the natural sweetness of carrots with a rich, creamy frosting that elevates them to a family favorite. Ideal for any occasion—be it a festive gathering or a cozy weeknight treat—these easy-to-make carrot cake bars are sure to impress. With just a few simple ingredients, you can whip up a batch that will have everyone asking for seconds!

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups finely grated carrots
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  3. In another bowl, mix eggs, brown sugar, granulated sugar, vegetable oil, applesauce, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture and fold in grated carrots and nuts if using.
  5. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  6. Allow cooling completely before preparing the frosting by beating softened cream cheese with butter; gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla until fluffy.
  7. Frost the cooled bars generously before cutting into squares.

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