Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • ⅔ cup melted butter
  • 1 1/2 cups brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup carrots, shredded
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans + ¼ cup for topping
  • 1/2 cup coconut, shredded (optional)
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup raisins (optional)
  • 4 oz cream cheese or 1/2 brick
  • 1/4 cup butter or 1/2 stick
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoon milk
  • 2 cups icing or powdered sugar (½ - 1 cup more if needed)

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Take an 8 x 8 pan, line with parchment and coat with nonstick spray. Set aside
  • In a large bowl, beat together butter, brown sugar, and vanilla until fluffy.
  • Beat in eggs, then flour, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt.
  • Continue to mix until well blended.
  • Fold in carrots, walnuts or pecans, and raisins (if using), then mix in milk.
  • Gently stir until fully incorporated.
  • Pour into prepared 8 x 8 inch pan.
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes or until middle is set and a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Remove from oven and let cool at room temperature for 30 minutes before icing.
  • Make icing by beating together cream cheese, butter, vanilla, powdered sugar and milk until thick and fluffy.
  • Spread over carrot cake bars, and sprinkle with walnuts or pecans.
  • Cut into squares and enjoy.