Carrot Cake Bars
Deliciously moist carrot cake bars infused with warm spices and cream cheese, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the Carrot Cake
- 2 cups grated carrots
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs bring to room temperature for easier mixing
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
For the Cream Cheese Mixture
- 8 oz cream cheese bring to room temperature for easier mixing
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together grated carrots, flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth and creamy.
Layering and Baking
- Pour half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
- Drop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture over the batter and pour the remaining carrot cake batter on top, swirling gently with a knife.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Cooling and Serving
- Allow to cool in the pan for about 10-15 minutes before cutting into bars.
- Serve warm or at room temperature, optionally drizzled with additional cream cheese frosting.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 3 months. Bring to room temperature before serving.