Just like your favourite carrot cake in bar form, these easy Carrot Cake Bars take 15 minutes to make. With just the right amount of sweetness and a topping of cream cheese frosting, this simple recipe is a must in your baking arsenal.
For best results, always weigh ingredients where a weight is provided
Instructions
FOR THE CARROT CAKE
Preheat the oven to 180C / 350F / 160C fan forced. Line an 9 inch square baking tin (notes) with baking paper.
Shred the carrot up and chop the pistachios finely. I find a food processor the easiest way but you can finely grate the carrot and chop the nuts.
In a small bowl whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, all spice, ginger and salt until well mixed.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted butter and sugar until combined. Add the eggs and vanilla and whisk combine.
Fold the dry ingredients in with a spatula, then add the carrot, pistachios and sultanas, Fold to combine.
Pour it into the tin then bake for 18-20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
FOR THE CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
Once the cake has cooled, cut it into slices.
In a medium bowl, beat the butter and cream cheese until smooth.
Add the icing sugar and beat for 1- 2 minutes.
Finally, add the vanilla and beat just to combine.
Pipe onto sliced bars.
Notes
All ovens vary – always test for doneness 3-5 minutes before the recipe suggests
For best results, you should always weigh ingredients like flour and sugar. Kitchen scales are relatively cheap but if you can’t weigh the ingredients, use the spoon and level method (don’t scoop).
Nuts: you can use any nuts you like - walnuts and pecans are classic while creamier, milder nuts like cashews or macadamias also work well.
Storage: Keep in an airtight container in the fridge for 4-5 days
You can also bake this in an 8 inch square baking tin (for 22-25 minutes) or double the recipe and use sandwich tins to make a layered carrot cake.
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