Carrot Cake Bars
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5.0
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Excellent
Carrot Cake Bars
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Carrot Cake Bars are perfectly soft and moist, studded with a ton of fresh carrots, and loaded with delicious mix-ins like pecans and pineapple.
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Ingredients
Cake:
- 1 1/4 cups coconut oil
- 1 cup white granulated sugar
- 1 cup dark brown sugar packed
- 3 large eggs room temperature
- 2 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
Mix-ins:
- 2 cups grated carrots
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut sweetened or unsweetened
- 1/2 cup Chopped Pecans or walnuts
- 1/3 cup raisins
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup crushed pineapple in juice not drained
Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened to room temperature
- 8 oz cream cheese softened to room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 lb powdered sugar
Decorations:
- Candy carrots
- Sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Lightly grease and line with parchment paper a 9x13 baking pan. Set aside.
- In a large bowl combine: coconut oil and sugars, beat until pale and fluffy. Add the eggs, and beat just until combined.
- Add flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ground ginger. Beat on medium speed just until combined. Scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl as needed.
- Using a spatula, stir the Mix-ins into the batter.
- Pour into the prepared pan. Place in the oven on the middle rack.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. If the cake starts browning too quickly, cover it with a foil tent.
- Once done, remove from the oven and let cool completely before topping with the frosting.
Cream Cheese Frosting:
- In a large bowl, beat the butter and cream cheese until fluffy.
- Add in the vanilla and powdered sugar and beat until smooth. Scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl as needed.
- Spread on top of the cooled cake. Refrigerate for 2 hours at least before serving.
- Cut into bars and decorate with candy carrots and sprinkles.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container, in the fridge, for up to 3-4 days.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
661kcal
(33%)
Carbohydrates
101g
(34%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
39g
(60%)
Saturated Fat
28g
(140%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
71mg
(24%)
Sodium
393mg
(16%)
Potassium
306mg
(9%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
78g
(156%)
Vitamin A
3977IU
(80%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
87mg
(9%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 661 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 661kcal | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 101g | 34% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 39g | 60% |
| Saturated Fat | 28g | 140% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 71mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 393mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 306mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 78g | 156% |
| Vitamin A | 3977IU | 80% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 87mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
15 reviews
Excellent
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