Carrot Cake Bars

Carrot cake is believed to have originated from Europe during medieval times when sugar and sweeteners were expensive and carrots were used as a substitute.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 110 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 15.

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Carrot Cake Bars

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 1 hr 50 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 3840

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Carrots
• 1.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 cup Brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
• 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Vegetable oil
• 2 Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 package Cream cheese
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
• 2 cup Powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
2. In a large bowl, mix together the grated carrots, flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
3. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly.
4. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
5. Remove from the oven and let it cool completely in the baking dish.
6. In a separate bowl, beat together the cream cheese, unsalted butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
7. Once the carrot cake bars have cooled, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top.
8. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the frosting to set.
9. Cut into bars and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 320kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

Sugars 30g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.