Carrot Cake Bars

These Carrot Cake Bars are moist and flavorful, packed with freshly grated carrots and warm spices. Topped with a creamy cream cheese frosting, they make for a delightful treat that's perfect for sharing.

Ingredients

• all-purpose flour - 100 grams
• granulated sugar - 80 grams
• brown sugar - 50 grams
• baking powder - 1 teaspoon
• baking soda - 1/2 teaspoon
• ground cinnamon - 1 teaspoon
• ground nutmeg - 1/4 teaspoon
• salt - 1/4 teaspoon
• vegetable oil - 60 milliliters
• vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
• large egg - 1
• grated carrots - 100 grams
• chopped walnuts - 30 grams
• cream cheese - 50 grams
• unsalted butter - 25 grams
• powdered sugar - 60 grams
• milk - 1 tablespoon

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt.
3. In another bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and egg until well combined.
4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
5. Fold in the grated carrots and chopped walnuts until evenly distributed.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. While the bars are cooling, prepare the cream cheese frosting by beating the cream cheese and unsalted butter together until smooth.
9. Gradually add the powdered sugar and milk, mixing until creamy and well blended.
10. Once the bars are completely cooled, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top, cut into squares, and serve.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 4 g
• Carbs: 45 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 20 g
• Sodium: 300 mg
• Cholesterol: 60 mg
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 4 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• Carrots are rich in beta-carotene, which is good for eye health.
• Walnuts provide healthy fats and are beneficial for heart health.

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