Description
These soft and moist carrot cake bars deliver all the classic flavors of traditional carrot cake in a simple, sliceable form that’s perfect for casual gatherings and easy sharing.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups finely grated carrots
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In a separate large bowl, whisk the eggs with the granulated and brown sugars until smooth.
- Stir in the vegetable oil and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
- Fold in the grated carrots until evenly distributed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the bars cool completely in the pan before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Add chopped walnuts or pecans for crunch.
- Mix in raisins or crushed pineapple for extra sweetness and moisture.
- Top with cream cheese frosting for a more decadent version.
- Use a 9×13-inch pan for thinner bars or 8×8-inch for thicker bars.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
