Description
These Carrot Cake Bars deliver a moist, spiced carrot cake base swirled with a velvety cream cheese topping, creating a perfect sweet‑tangy balance that’s ideal for brunch, dessert tables, or snack time. Made with grated carrots, brown and granulated sugar, warm cinnamon, nutmeg, and a hint of vanilla, the bars stay tender for days and pair beautifully with coffee or chilled grape juice. Easy to bake, they become a crowd‑pleasing favorite in minutes. Perfect for any celebration. Share and enjoy!
Ingredients
Scale
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- 2 cups all‑purpose flour
- 2 cups grated carrots
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13‑inch pan.
- Whisk dry ingredients together in a bowl.
- In another bowl, beat sugars and oil, then add eggs one at a time.
- Combine wet and dry mixtures, fold in carrots.
- Beat cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla.
- Pour half batter, dollop cheese mixture, swirl, then top with remaining batter.
- Bake 30‑35 minutes, cool, and cut into bars.
Notes
- For extra crunch
- add toasted walnuts or pecans to the batter. The bars keep well for several days when stored in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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