Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1.5 cups granulated sugar
0.5 cup light brown sugar, packed
1 tsp baking soda
2 tsp ground cinnamon
0.5 tsp ground nutmeg
0.5 tsp salt
1 cup vegetable oil
4 large eggs
3 cups carrots, finely grated
1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
3 tbsp pure maple syrup (for glaze)
1 tbsp milk (for glaze)
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
Step 2: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
Step 3: In a large bowl, beat the eggs and oil until well combined. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Step 4: Fold in the grated carrots until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Step 5: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Step 6: Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
Step 7: In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, maple syrup, and milk until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled bars.
Step 8: Let the glaze set before cutting into 24 squares and serving.
Notes
Always use freshly grated carrots for the moistest texture. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Baked Goods
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 285 kcal
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: carrot cake bars, maple glaze, fall desserts, spiced bars, baking
