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Carrot-Cake-Bars-with-Cream-Cheese-Frosting-Recipe

Carrot Cake Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting

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These Carrot Cake Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting are a delightful treat, combining the sweetness of carrots and coconut with a rich cream cheese frosting. Perfect for gatherings or a cozy dessert at home, these bars are simple to prepare and satisfy any sweet tooth.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 36 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1¼ cups unsweetened applesauce or oil
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs room temperature
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour spooned and leveld
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 cups grated carrots finely shredded
  • 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
  • 1 cup chopped nuts (pecans optional)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup crushed pineapple (not drained)
  • ½ cup salted butter softened
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 pound powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease a 10×15 inch jelly roll pan or use parchment paper and set it aside.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine unsweetened applesauce, granulated sugar, and eggs, whisking together until well mixed.
  3. Incorporate all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon into the mixture, stirring until just combined.
  4. Fold in grated carrots, shredded coconut, chopped nuts (if using), vanilla extract, and crushed pineapple, mixing until evenly distributed.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the surface, and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Allow to cool completely before applying the frosting.

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Notes

Ensure the carrots are finely shredded for even distribution in the bars.
For a richer flavor, use unsweetened applesauce or a combination of applesauce and oil.
Allow the bars to cool completely before adding the cream cheese frosting for best results.

  • Author: Thomas
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bar
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 34g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg

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