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Carrot Cake Bars

Moist and flavorful carrot cake bars made with wholesome ingredients, perfect for a snack or dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 0.25 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 0.25 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 0.5 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups shredded carrots (about two medium carrots)
  • 0.5 cup chopped walnuts or pecans optional

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until well combined.
  3. Make a well in the center of your dry mixture. Add the room temperature eggs and vegetable oil or melted butter. Mix until smooth and fully incorporated.
  4. Fold in the shredded carrots and chopped nuts (if using). Ensure they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Baking
  1. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it out evenly.
  2. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cooling and Serving
  1. Allow the carrot cake bars to cool completely in the pan before cutting them into squares.
  2. If desired, frost with cream cheese frosting before serving.

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days. Refrigerate for up to a week or freeze for up to three months.