Carrot Cake Bars
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Carrot Cake Bars
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Soft, delicious Carrot Cake Bars with cream cheese are an easy dessert.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 ½ cups canola oil
- 4 eggs
- 2 teaspoon Soda
- 2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups flour
- 2 cups grated carrots
- 1 ½ cups shredded coconut
- 1 cup chopped nuts optional
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Frosting
- ⅓ cup butter softened
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1-2 Tablespoons milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a jelly roll pan (10x15 inches) with nonstick spray and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, cream sugar and oil. Beat in eggs until just combined.
- Combine the soda, salt and flour; add to the creamed mixture and mix well.
- Add in grated carrots, coconut, nuts (optional) and vanilla extract and mix until combined.
- Pour into a greased 15 x 10 x 1 inch baking pan.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes or until the bars test done. Cool completely
- For the frosting cream butter and cream cheese in a mixing bowl. Add in 1 Tablespoon milk and vanilla extract. Gradually add powdered sugar. Beat well. Add remaining 1 Tablespoon of milk if needed until you get your desired consistency.
- Spread frosting over cooled bars.
Notes
- How Long Do Carrot Cake Bars Keep?
- With the frosting, they will keep in an airtight container for two days at room temperature or you can store them in the refrigerator for a few days longer.
- Can You Freeze Carrot Cake Bars?
- Yes, you can freeze the bars. Allow the cake to cool completely, and then tightly wrap the pan in plastic wrap. Freeze the unfrosted bars for up to a month. Thaw them at room temperature, and then add the icing.
- Do these bars need to be refrigerated?
- Yes, we recommend refrigerating these because of the cream cheese in the frosting.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
499kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
53g
(18%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
31g
(48%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
8g
Monounsaturated Fat
13g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
53mg
(18%)
Sodium
336mg
(14%)
Potassium
134mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
42g
(84%)
Vitamin A
2435IU
(49%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
31mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 20Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 499 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 499kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 53g | 18% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 31g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8g | 47% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 53mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 336mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 134mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 42g | 84% |
| Vitamin A | 2435IU | 49% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 31mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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