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Frosted Carrot Cake Bars for Quick Potluck Desserts You’ll Love!

Frosted Carrot Cake Bars for Quick Potluck Desserts
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Delicious and moist frosted carrot cake bars, perfect for quick potluck desserts that everyone will love.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 4 large eggs
  • 3 cups grated carrots
  • 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, mix together oil, eggs, grated carrots, and crushed pineapple.
  4. Combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Fold in walnuts if using.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
  6. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Let the bars cool completely in the pan.
  8. In a separate bowl, beat together cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until creamy.
  9. Spread the cream cheese frosting over the cooled carrot cake bars.
  10. Cut into squares and serve at your potluck!

Notes

  • For a lighter version, you can substitute half of the oil with applesauce.
  • These bars can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
  • Feel free to add raisins or coconut for extra flavor.

Nutrition

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