Description
Delicious and moist carrot cake bars that are easy to make.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups grated carrots
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix grated carrots, granulated sugar, and brown sugar.
- Add oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Stir until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Mix until just combined.
- If using, fold in chopped walnuts.
- Pour the batter into a greased 9×13 inch baking pan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool before cutting into bars.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Make sure to measure your flour correctly to avoid dense bars.
- Grate fresh carrots for better flavor and texture.
- Allow the bars to cool completely for easier cutting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: carrot cake bars, dessert, easy recipe