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Tasty Carrot Cake Bars

Irresistible Tasty Carrot Cake Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting

These Tasty Carrot Cake Bars blend simplicity and flavor with rich cream cheese frosting, making them a delightful treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 55 minutes
Servings: 16 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Batter
  • 1/2 cup Butter melted
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar can substitute with granulated sugar
  • 1 large Egg can substitute with flax egg for vegan
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract no substitutes recommended
  • 1 cup Flour all-purpose or whole wheat
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon or nutmeg for alternative flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder ensure freshness
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt balances sweetness
  • 2 cups Carrots freshly shredded
For the Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese softened at room temperature
  • 2 cups Sugar powdered sugar preferred for smoothness
  • 1 large Egg Yolk can be omitted

Equipment

  • 8x8-inch baking pan
  • mixing bowl
  • spatula
  • Whisk
  • Knife or toothpick

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare the baking pan with non-stick spray or parchment paper.
  2. Melt the butter and mix with brown sugar until smooth and glossy.
  3. Add the egg and vanilla extract, whisking until creamy.
  4. Sprinkle in flour, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt; fold until just combined.
  5. Fold in the shredded carrots until evenly distributed.
Frosting and Baking
  1. Beat cream cheese until smooth, then gradually add powdered sugar and mix well.
  2. Layer half of the batter in the pan, add half of the frosting, and repeat.
  3. Swirl the mixtures together lightly for a marbled effect.
  4. Bake for 35-40 minutes until edges are golden and center is slightly jiggly.
  5. Cool completely in the pan for at least an hour before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, avoid overmixing and ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before use.

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