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Easy Carrot Cake Bars

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Soft and sweet carrot cake bars that are simple to make and perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • ⅔ cup melted butter
  • 1 1/2 cups brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup carrots, shredded
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans + ¼ cup for topping
  • 1/2 cup coconut, shredded (optional)
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup raisins (optional)
  • 4 oz cream cheese or 1/2 brick
  • 1/4 cup butter or 1/2 stick
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoon milk
  • 2 cups icing or powdered sugar (½ – 1 cup more if needed)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Take an 8 x 8 pan, line with parchment and coat with nonstick spray. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat together butter, brown sugar, and vanilla until fluffy.
  4. Beat in eggs, then flour, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Continue to mix until well blended.
  6. Fold in carrots, walnuts or pecans, and raisins (if using), then mix in milk.
  7. Gently stir until fully incorporated.
  8. Pour into prepared 8 x 8 inch pan.
  9. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until middle is set and a toothpick comes out clean.
  10. Remove from oven and let cool at room temperature for 30 minutes before icing.
  11. Make icing by beating together cream cheese, butter, vanilla, powdered sugar and milk until thick and fluffy.
  12. Spread over carrot cake bars, and sprinkle with walnuts or pecans.
  13. Cut into squares and enjoy.

Notes

These bars can be enjoyed at room temperature or slightly chilled. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

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