30 Minute Carrot Cake Bars With Cream Cheese Frosting With Parmesan

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Recipe Card: 30 Minute Carrot Cake Bars With Cream Cheese Frosting With Parmesan

Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
Servings: 12 bars

Ingredients

  • Carrots, grated: 2 cups (300 g)
  • All-purpose flour: 1 1/2 cups (180 g)
  • Brown sugar: 3/4 cup (150 g)
  • Eggs: 2
  • Butter, melted: 1/2 cup (113 g)
  • Parmesan cheese, grated: 1/4 cup (25 g)
  • Baking powder: 1 tsp (4 g)
  • Cinnamon: 1 tsp (2 g)
  • Cream cheese, softened: 4 oz (113 g)
  • Powdered sugar: 1 cup (120 g)
  • Vanilla extract: 1 tsp (5 ml)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and brown sugar.
  3. Add wet ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, melted butter, and grated carrots. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until combined.
  4. Fold in Parmesan: Gently fold in the grated Parmesan cheese to the batter for a savory twist.
  5. Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 15 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Make the frosting: In a bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  7. Assemble: Once the bars have cooled slightly, frost with the cream cheese mixture and serve!