Carrot Cake Bars with Cream Recipe
These moist and spiced carrot cake bars are packed with flavor and topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting. Easy to make and perfect for any occasion—from tea time to celebrations. A timeless dessert that brings the warmth of home-baked comfort in every bite.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups grated carrots
- ½ cup chopped walnuts optional
For the Frosting:
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- ¼ cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x9 inch baking pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat eggs, oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Add dry ingredients to wet mixture and stir until just combined.
- Fold in grated carrots and walnuts (if using).
- Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let cool completely before frosting.
- For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy.
- Add vanilla and powdered sugar; mix until smooth and creamy.
- Spread frosting over cooled bars, slice, and serve.
Notes
- You can store these bars in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Add raisins or pineapple for extra texture.