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Best Carrot Cake Bars Ever

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Moist and flavorful carrot cake bars with a creamy frosting, perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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For the Crust:

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

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, beat granulated sugar, brown sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients. Fold in grated carrots and walnuts.
  5. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely.
  6. For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla, mixing until creamy.
  7. Spread frosting over cooled bars. Cut into squares and serve.

Notes

You can customize the seasonings to taste.

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