Carrot Cake Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting

Carrot Cake Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting

Get ready for a delightful twist on the classic carrot cake! These moist, tender, perfectly spiced bars are topped with a creamy, tangy cream cheese frosting that’s utterly irresistible. Perfect for any gathering, these easy-to-make bars are a simple, crowd-pleasing treat.

Ingredients

For the Carrot Cake Bars

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups grated carrots (about 3 medium carrots)
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

For the Cream Cheese Frosting

• 4 oz cream cheese, softened
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar