Carrot Bars

Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Servings: 30
Yield: 30 servings

Description

This moist oil-based cake uses baby food jars of strained carrots in lieu of grated fresh carrot creating a more even texture and a diminished flavor of carrot. The fool proof cream cheese frosting is the perfect match for these bars.

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
2 cups white sugar
4 eggs, beaten
2 (4 ounce) jars carrot baby food
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1/4 pound butter, softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Directions

1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 8x11 inch pans.
2 Beat together the oil, sugar, eggs and carrots. Combine the flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. Add to wet ingredients and mix well.
3 Pour into pans and bake for 30 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool..
4 Beat together cream cheese and butter. Add powdered sugar and vanilla, mix until smooth. Spread frosting on cooled cakes and serve.