Carrot Cake Bars
Carrot Cake Bars are a delightful treat that combines the classic flavors of carrot cake in a convenient bar form. With moist textures, sweet carrots, and warm spices like cinnamon, these bars are perfect for any occasion—from celebrations to cozy afternoons at home. Easy to make and customizable, they will quickly become a favorite dessert among family and friends.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 medium grated carrots (about 1 cup)
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line a baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until frothy. Stir in grated carrots.
- Gradually mix wet ingredients into dry ingredients until just combined. Fold in nuts if using.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before cutting into squares.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (45g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider incorporating nutmeg or ginger into the batter. You can also substitute half the granulated sugar with unsweetened applesauce for a lighter treat.