Old-Fashioned Country-Style Carrot Cake Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting
Introduction
There’s nothing more comforting than a piece of moist carrot cake, especially when it’s made in the form of bars! These Old-Fashioned Country-Style Carrot Cake Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting are packed with flavor, featuring a delightful blend of warm spices, sweet carrots, and a luscious cream cheese frosting that is the perfect balance of tangy and sweet.
These bars are an easy, no-fuss version of the classic carrot cake, making them ideal for busy bakers or anyone looking for a simple but delicious dessert. Whether you’re serving them at a family gathering, a holiday dinner, or just want a sweet snack with your afternoon coffee, these carrot cake bars are sure to be a hit!
Ingredients
To make these delicious carrot cake bars, you’ll need the following ingredients:
For the Carrot Cake Bars:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 4 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups finely grated carrots (about 3 medium-sized carrots)
- 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- ½ cup unsweetened applesauce (for extra moisture)
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt