{"id":1414,"date":"2024-10-26T04:16:40","date_gmt":"2024-10-26T04:16:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/boodiz.com\/?p=1414"},"modified":"2024-10-26T04:16:41","modified_gmt":"2024-10-26T04:16:41","slug":"decadent-carrot-cake-bars-with-cream-cheese-frosting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/boodiz.com\/?p=1414","title":{"rendered":"Decadent Carrot Cake Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

INGREDIENTS:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A couple of cups of all-purpose flour
One and a half tablespoons of baking powder
One teaspoon of baking soda
Half a teaspoon of salt
One teaspoon of ground cinnamon
A half-teaspoon of ground nuts
Half a teaspoon of ground ginger
Half a cup of softened unsalted butter<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One cup of sugar, granulated
Half a cup of brown sugar
Three huge eggs
One teaspoon of vanilla extract
Two cups of carrots, grated
Half a cup of drained crushed pineapple
1\/2 cup of optionally chopped walnuts<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Frosting with cream cheese:
Eight ounces of softened cream cheese
1\/4 cup softened unsalted butter
Two cups of sugar powder
One teaspoon of vanilla extract<\/p>\n\n\n\n

INSTRUCTIONS:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Grease a 9 x 13-inch baking pan and preheat the oven to 350\u00b0F (175\u00b0C).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, ginger, nutmeg, and cinnamon in a bowl and whisk to combine.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Cream the brown sugar, granulated sugar, and softened butter in a large mixing mixer until light and fluffy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Stir in the vanilla essence after adding the eggs one at a time and thoroughly mixing each time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture just until incorporated, then add them gradually.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Stir in the crushed pineapple, walnuts (if using), and chopped carrots.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. Evenly distribute the batter after pouring it into the baking pan.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  8. A toothpick inserted in the center should come out clean after 25 to 30 minutes of baking. Allow to cool completely.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    To make the Cream Cheese Frosting, first whip the butter and softened cream cheese in a mixing dish until they are smooth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Add the vanilla essence and powdered sugar gradually, stirring until thoroughly blended and smooth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. To serve, cover the chilled carrot cake bars with icing and cut into squares.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      20 minutes for preparation; 30 minutes for cooking; and 50 minutes for the entire process<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Servings: 12 portions; each portion has 350 kcal. ENJOY!<\/p>\n\n\n