Carrot Cake Bars Recipe

Carrot Cake Bars Recipe

These Carrot Cake Bars are a delicious twist on the classic carrot cake – all the amazing flavor in a convenient bar form! Moist, tender, and packed with warm spices, they’re topped with a rich cream cheese frosting, perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

Carrot Cake Bars

• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups grated carrots (about 2-3 medium carrots)
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Cream Cheese Frosting

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract