Ingredients
✓ 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
✓ 2 teaspoons baking powder
✓ 1 teaspoon baking soda
✓ 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
✓ 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
✓ 1/2 teaspoon salt
✓ 2 large eggs
✓ 1 cup granulated sugar
✓ 1 cup brown sugar
✓ 1 cup vegetable oil
✓ 2 cups grated carrots
✓ 1/2 cup crushed walnuts
✓ 1 cup cream cheese
✓ 1/2 cup butter
✓ 1 cup powdered sugar
✓ 1 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
✓ Preheat oven to 350°F
✓ Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a large bowl
✓ Whisk in eggs, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until combined
✓ Add vegetable oil and mix until smooth
✓ Fold in grated carrots and crushed walnuts
✓ Pour batter into a greased 9×13-inch pan
✓ Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean
✓ Cool completely in the pan
✓ Soften cream cheese and butter until smooth and fluffy
✓ Beat in powdered sugar and vanilla until airy and fluffy
✓ Spread cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled cake base
✓ Cut into 16 squares before serving
Notes
These bars keep well in the fridge for up to 5 days. They also freeze well for up to 3 months. For a festive touch, dust with powdered sugar or add a small dollop of whipped cream. If the bars are too crumbly, try grating carrots slightly finer or adding a splash of milk or water to the batter. Too dense? Avoid overmixing the batter.
Nutrition
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 24
- Sodium: 75
- Fat: 15
- Carbohydrates: 38
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3