Carrot Cake Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting

These Carrot Cake Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting are a delightful twist on the classic carrot cake! Moist, tender, and perfectly spiced, these bars are topped with a creamy, tangy cream cheese frosting that’s utterly irresistible. Perfect for a crowd, they’re easy to make and deliver all the delicious carrot cake flavor you crave in a convenient, easy-to-serve form. Perfect for family gatherings, holidays, or a sweet anytime treat!

Ingredients

For the Carrot Cake Bars:

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

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

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