WOULD YOU TRY THESE DELIGHTFUL 🍰 Carrot Cake Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting 🥕?

Satisfy your sweet tooth with a touch of spice! Perfect for family gatherings or a comforting treat after a long day.

🍽️ Ingredients 🍽️
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 cups grated carrots
- 1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

🧑‍🍳 Directions 🧑‍🍳
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
2. Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger in a medium bowl.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
4. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Fold in the carrots, pineapple, and walnuts if using.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack.
6. For the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla, beating until creamy. Spread over the cooled cake.
7. Cut into bars and optionally garnish with more chopped walnuts.

🍎 Nutritional Information 🍎
- Calories: 290 kcal per serving
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Protein: 4g
- Fat: 14g

💡 Tips and Tricks 💡
- For an extra moist cake, ensure your pineapple is well drained but not completely dry.
- If you prefer a nut-free version, omit the walnuts without any additional adjustments needed.

⏳ Preparation Time 🍰
- Preparation time: 20 minutes | Cooking time: 35 minutes | Serving: 12 bars

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