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Carrot Cake Bars
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Servings:
12
Calories:
753
kcal
Author:
Jenny
Get ready for Easter with these delicious carrot cake dessert bars. They are a hit with kids and adults alike.
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Ingredients
Carrot Cake Bar Ingredients :
1 ½
cups
unsalted sweet cream butter
melted
2 ½
cups
light brown sugar
packed
2
large eggs
4
teaspoons
pure vanilla extract
1 ½
cups
finely grated carrots
2 ½
cups
flour
1
teaspoon
kosher salt
1
teaspoon
ground cinnamon
1
cups
finely chopped pecans
Cream Cheese Frosting :
8
ounces
cream cheese
softened
½
cups
unsalted sweet cream butter
softened
2 ½
cups
Powdered sugar
2
teaspoons
pure vanilla extract
1
cup
finely chopped pecans
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and grease a 9x13 baking dish and line the bottom with parchment paper to insure no sticking happens while baking.
Using a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, ginger, cinnamon and salt until combined
Using a medium pot, melt the butter.
Once the butter is melted whisk in the light brown sugar and sugar until combined, melted and smooth
Allow to cool for 15 minutes
Gradually mix in the eggs, vanilla and grated carrots into the melted butter mixture
Gradually whisk in the dry ingredients into the wet and mix until a thick batter starts to form
Gently fold in 1 C chopped pecans
Scoop the batter into the tray and spread evenly
Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean
Allow to cool.
Using a standing mixer with a paddle attachment, cream together the cream cheese and butter until light and creamy.
Gradually beat in the powdered sugar and vanilla until combined, thick and smooth.
Spoon the frosting onto the cooled bars and spread evenly.
Sprinkle the remaining finely chopped pecans over the frosting.
Allow the frosting to set before cutting into bars and enjoying!
Notes
Nutritional information is an estimate and will vary based on your specific ingredients.
Nutrition
Calories:
753
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
101
g
|
Protein:
10
g
|
Fat:
47
g
|
Saturated Fat:
22
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
6
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
16
g
|
Trans Fat:
1
g
|
Cholesterol:
111
mg
|
Sodium:
728
mg
|
Potassium:
317
mg
|
Fiber:
4
g
|
Sugar:
49
g
|
Vitamin A:
3678
IU
|
Vitamin C:
1
mg
|
Calcium:
208
mg
|
Iron:
3
mg