These Carrot Cake Bars are a delightful twist on the classic carrot cake, perfect for a quick snack or dessert. Made with fresh grated carrots and warm spices, they are a great addition to your collection of quick recipes snacks.
This easy carrot cake recipe is simple to follow and yields moist, flavorful bars that everyone will love. Ideal for gatherings or as a sweet treat at home, these bars are sure to satisfy your cravings for sweet dishes.
Easy Carrot Cake Bars Recipe
These carrot cake bars are soft and moist, featuring a blend of grated carrots, cinnamon, and walnuts. The recipe takes about 45 minutes from start to finish and serves 12 people, making it a perfect option for sharing.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups grated carrots
- 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup cream cheese frosting (optional for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, mix the vegetable oil, eggs, grated carrots, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Combine Mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Fold in the chopped nuts if using.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Frost: Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan. If desired, spread cream cheese frosting on top before cutting into squares.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 12 bars
- Calories: 220kcal
- Fat: 10g
- Protein: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
