Description
Carrot Cake Bars are a delightful treat, combining the warm spices of cinnamon and nutmeg with moist, shredded carrots for a comforting dessert that’s perfect for any occasion. Topped with a creamy frosting, these bars are not only visually appealing but also incredibly satisfying. Whether you’re enjoying them with coffee or sharing them at gatherings, these easy-to-make bars will quickly become a favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ cups shredded carrots (about 3 medium carrots)
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- Cream cheese frosting for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Pour in the vegetable oil and beat in eggs one at a time until well combined. Gently fold in the shredded carrots.
- If using, fold in the chopped nuts carefully.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Allow to cool before frosting if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (75g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg