Classic Carrot Cake Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting

Name: Classic Carrot Cake Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 3 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup finely grated carrot; 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 1/4 cup brown sugar; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 1 large egg; 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg; 1/4 tsp baking powder; 1/4 tsp baking soda; Pinch salt; 2 tbsp buttermilk; Cream cheese frosting: 2 oz cream cheese, softened, 2 tbsp butter, 1/4 cup powdered sugar, 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

A cozy, bakery-style carrot cake bar with warm spices, tangy cream cheese frosting, and a moist crumb. Finished with a light brown butter flourish for depth, this pan-baked treat is perfect for a small gathering or weekend dessert.

Total time

40 min

Prep

15 min

Cook

25 min

Serves

dessertbreakfastsnackvegetariandinner-party

Chef’s Pro Tips

Brown the butter for the frosting for a deeper flavor.
Grate carrot finely for even texture.
Chill bars 15 minutes before slicing for clean edges.

Serving Suggestions

Serve with hot tea or vanilla yogurt for extra creaminess and balance.

Storage Instructions

Store tightly covered at room temperature up to 2 days or refrigerate up to 5 days; bring to room temp before serving.

Nutrition

Estimated, per serving

calories: 320kcal
protein: 6g
carbs: 42g
fat: 14g
fiber: 2g

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