Decadent Carrot Cake Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting

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Decadent Carrot Cake Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting

Ingredients:

    • 2 cups all-purpose flour
    • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
    • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
    • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
    • 1 cup granulated sugar
    • 1/2 cup brown sugar
    • 3 large eggs
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 2 cups grated carrots
    • 1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained
    • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
    • Cream Cheese Frosting:
    • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
    • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
    • 2 cups powdered sugar
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions:

    • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
    • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
    • In a large bowl, beat the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
    • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in the grated carrots, crushed pineapple, and walnuts.
    • Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
    • To make the frosting, beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating until creamy and smooth. Stir in the vanilla extract.
    • Spread the frosting over the cooled cake. Cut into bars and garnish with additional chopped walnuts, if desired.
    • Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 35 minutes | Total Time: 55 minutes
    • Kcal: 290 kcal | Servings: 12 bars

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