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Carrot Cake Bars

Carrot Cake Bars

Cost $10, save $12

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  • 45 Min
  • 16 Servings
  • $10

INGREDIENTS

  • Base

    • 🧈 3/4 cup unsalted butter
    • 2/3 cup brown sugar, divided
    • 🥚 1 large egg, room temperature
    • 🥚 1 large egg yolk, room temperature
    • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
    • 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
    • 🧂 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
    • 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
    • 🥕 1 1/2 cups grated carrot

  • Frosting

    • 8 ounces cream cheese
    • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
    • 🧂 1 pinch salt
    • 2 cups confectioners' sugar

STEPS

1

Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir until browned and nutty, approximately 300 seconds. Reserve 1/4 cup for frosting and let the rest cool for 600 seconds.

2

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8-inch pan with parchment paper for easy removal.

3

Combine brown butter and 1/3 cup brown sugar in a bowl. Whisk in egg, egg yolk, vanilla, and mix until smooth. Fold in flour, baking soda, spices, and carrots. Spread batter evenly in the pan.

4

Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until lightly springy in the center. Cool bars in the pan for 600 seconds, then remove to a rack to cool completely.

5

Prepare frosting: Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add reserved brown butter, vanilla extract, salt, and 1 cup powdered sugar. Beat until well blended, then add the remaining powdered sugar and mix again until fluffy.

6

Spread cooled bars with frosting. Chill in refrigerator for 3600 seconds before cutting into 16 bars.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

247

Calories

  • 3
    Protein
  • 27
    Carbs
  • 14
    Fats

💡 Use freshly grated carrots for best texture and flavor.Chill frosting slightly to make spreading easier.For added decorative appeal, top with shredded carrots or chopped nuts.