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Moist and Delicious Carrot Cake Bars – Perfect for Easter Desserts

There’s something magical about the scent of freshly baked carrot cake wafting through your kitchen. These carrot cake bars bring together classic flavors with a modern twist, offering a moist and rich dessert topped with luscious cream cheese frosting. Perfect for Easter or any spring celebration, they’re easy to prepare and guaranteed to delight.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients:
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp ground ginger
Wet Ingredients:
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Add-Ins:
  • 2 cups grated carrots
  • 1/2 cup crushed pineapple drained
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts optional
Frosting:
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Method
 

Preheat and Prepare the Pan:
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan and line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
Mix the Dry Ingredients:
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. Set aside.
Cream the Butter and Sugars:
  1. In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Add Eggs and Vanilla:
  1. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, until fully incorporated. Stir in vanilla extract.
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
  1. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
Incorporate Add-Ins:
  1. Fold in the grated carrots, crushed pineapple, and chopped walnuts (if using).
Bake:
  1. Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan.
  2. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  3. Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan.
Prepare the Frosting:
  1. Beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
  2. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until fluffy.
Frost the Bars:
  1. Spread the frosting over the cooled carrot cake bars.
  2. Garnish with chopped walnuts or a sprinkle of cinnamon if desired.
Serve:
  1. Slice into squares or bars and serve.

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