When you’re in the mood for something sweet, spiced, and soul-soothing, these carrot cake bars deliver all the charm of classic carrot cake in a fuss-free, shareable format. Perfect for potlucks, holiday dessert trays, or a quiet moment with coffee, they’re moist, warmly spiced, and finished with a luscious cream cheese frosting. Comfort never tasted so good.
Ingredients:
Carrot Cake Bars
Vegetable oil 1 cup
Granulated sugar 1 cup
Brown sugar (packed) ½ cup
Large eggs 4
Vanilla extract 1 tsp
All-purpose flour 2 cups
Baking powder 2 tsp
Baking soda ½ tsp
Salt ½ tsp
Ground cinnamon 1½ tsp
Ground nutmeg ½ tsp
Ground cloves (optional) ¼ tsp
Finely grated carrots 2 cups (about 3–4 medium carrots)
Crushed pineapple (drained) ¾ cup
Chopped walnuts or pecans ½ cup (optional)
Cream Cheese Frosting
Cream cheese (softened) 8 oz
Unsalted butter (softened) ½ cup
Powdered sugar 2 cups
Vanilla extract 1 tsp
Salt Pinch
Instructions:
