Description
Indulge in the deliciousness of these moist and flavorful Carrot Cake Bars that are perfect for any occasion. Loaded with carrots, pineapple, and warm spices, these bars are a delightful treat for carrot cake lovers.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups finely grated carrots
- ½ cup crushed pineapple (drained)
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- ½ cup shredded coconut (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Combine wet ingredients: In a large bowl, beat sugars, eggs, oil, and vanilla until smooth. Stir in carrots and pineapple.
- Blend dry and wet: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, mixing until just combined. Fold in nuts and coconut.
- Bake: Spread batter in the pan and bake for 25–30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Let the bars cool before slicing or frosting.
Notes
- Consider topping with cream cheese frosting.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Substitute half the oil with applesauce for a lower-fat option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
