Carrot Cake Bars with Frosting (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Dry Ingredients
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
→ Wet Ingredients
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
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1 cup granulated sugar
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1/2 cup brown sugar
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3 large eggs
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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2 cups grated carrots
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1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained
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1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
→ Cream Cheese Frosting
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8 oz cream cheese, softened
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1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
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2 cups powdered sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
# Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
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Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
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Beat butter and sugars until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla. Gradually mix in dry ingredients. Fold in carrots, pineapple, and walnuts.
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Pour batter into pan. Bake 30-35 minutes until done. Cool completely.
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Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla. Spread over cooled cake.
# Notes:
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Use room temperature butter and cream cheese
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Drain pineapple well to avoid excess moisture