CARROT CAKE BARS

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"A friend served these moist, tender cake bars at an outdoor party, and everyone raved about the taste. Often, I'll bake a big panful and freeze some for another day. So good!" -Agnes Ward, Stratford, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 large eggs
1-1/4 cups canola oil
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon salt
1 jar (6 ounces) carrot baby food
1 container (3-1/2 ounces) applesauce baby food
1 container (3-1/2 ounces) apricot baby food
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, optional
FROSTING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat eggs and oil for 2 minutes. Combine the flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to egg mixture. Add baby foods; mix well. Stir in walnuts if desired., Transfer to a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack., For frosting, in a small bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar. Frost; cut into bars. Store in the refrigerator.

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Kathleen “Katie” Owens
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I made these carrot cake bars for my family and they loved them! They said they were the best carrot cake they've ever had. I will definitely be making these again.


Gorkhali gamer
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These carrot cake bars are so easy to make and they taste amazing! I love that they're not too sweet, and the cream cheese frosting is the perfect complement to the carrot cake.


Damo
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I've made these carrot cake bars several times now and they're always a hit. They're moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting is the perfect finishing touch.


Shajid Md
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These carrot cake bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. I love the combination of carrots, spices, and cream cheese frosting. They're perfect for a snack or dessert.


Luqman Ahmad
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I made these carrot cake bars for my family and they loved them! They said they were the best carrot cake they've ever had. I will definitely be making these again.


Ms Sumen
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These carrot cake bars are so easy to make and they taste amazing! I love that they're not too sweet, and the cream cheese frosting is the perfect complement to the carrot cake.


Cornelia Moniorcha
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I've made these carrot cake bars several times now and they're always a hit. They're moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting is the perfect finishing touch.


Ricardo Diniz
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These carrot cake bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. I love the combination of carrots, spices, and cream cheese frosting. They're perfect for a snack or dessert.


Ugorji Prospsr
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I made these carrot cake bars for my family and they loved them! They said they were the best carrot cake they've ever had. I will definitely be making these again.


Ashley Mims
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These carrot cake bars are so easy to make and they taste amazing! I love that they're not too sweet, and the cream cheese frosting is the perfect complement to the carrot cake.


Soyad Hosen
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I've made these carrot cake bars several times now and they're always a hit. They're moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting is the perfect finishing touch.


josecruz ramirez
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These carrot cake bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. I love the combination of carrots, spices, and cream cheese frosting. They're perfect for a snack or dessert.


Hayley Ashcroft
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I made these carrot cake bars for my family and they loved them! They said they were the best carrot cake they've ever had. I will definitely be making these again.


kausar kausar
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These carrot cake bars are so easy to make and they taste amazing! I love that they're not too sweet, and the cream cheese frosting is the perfect complement to the carrot cake.


jan afridi
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I've made these carrot cake bars several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting is the perfect finishing touch.


mito mihed
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These carrot cake bars are delicious! I love the combination of carrots, spices, and cream cheese frosting. They're perfect for a snack or dessert.


keegol
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I made these carrot cake bars for a party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them and asked for the recipe. They were easy to make and turned out perfectly.


Salon Tamang
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These carrot cake bars were a hit! They were moist and flavorful, with just the right amount of sweetness. I loved the cream cheese frosting, which was tangy and creamy. I will definitely be making these again.