Carrot Cake Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting
These Carrot Cake Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting offer the deliciousness of traditional carrot cake in a convenient, snackable form with moist layers and luscious frosting.
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 1¼ cups unsweetened applesauce or oil
- 2 cups sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 cups flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 2 cups grated carrots
- 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
- 1 cup chopped nuts optional
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 cup crushed pineapple (not drained; use pineapple in juice, not syrup)
For the Cream Cheese Frosting
- ½ cup butter softened
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 lb powdered sugar
Instructions
Preparing the Cake
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine unsweetened applesauce or oil, sugar, and eggs.
- Stir in the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- Add grated carrots, shredded sweetened coconut, chopped nuts (optional), vanilla, and crushed pineapple into the mixture.
- Mix all the cake ingredients until well combined.
- Pour the cake batter into a lightly greased or parchment-lined 10×15-inch jelly roll pan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean.
- Allow the cake bars to cool completely.
Making the Cream Cheese Frosting
- In a separate bowl, beat the softened butter and cream cheese until the mixture is nice and fluffy.
- Add in vanilla and powdered sugar, and beat until the frosting is smooth and well combined.
Frosting and Serving
- Spread the cream cheese frosting evenly on top of the cooled cake bars.
- Slice and serve these delightful Carrot Cake Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Notes
Enjoy the incredible taste of carrot cake in a convenient bar form with these delicious treats!