Description
Carrot Cake Bars are a delightful and easy-to-make treat that combines the comforting flavors of carrot cake in a convenient bar form. Bursting with natural sweetness from freshly grated carrots and warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, these moist bars are perfect for any occasion—whether it’s a family gathering or simply a cozy night in. With their beautiful orange hue and satisfying texture, they are sure to be a hit with everyone. Bake a batch today and let the sweet aroma fill your kitchen!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup grated carrots (freshly grated)
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- ½ cup raisins (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Add vegetable oil and eggs; mix until well combined.
- Gently fold in grated carrots along with nuts and raisins if using.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the top. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely before cutting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (approximately 56g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg