Baby Carrot Bars Recipe
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Baby Carrot Bars

By: Star Pooley 
"My mother would make these when we were young! They are very moist! The secret is in the baby food!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (10)

 

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Original Recipe Yield 13 x 9 inch pan
 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 3/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 7 1/2 ounces junior baby food carrots
  • 1/2 cup fresh carrots, ground
  • 1/4 cup raisins
  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 (12 ounce) container softened cream cheese
  • 1/4 cup butter, softened
  • 2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Directions

  1. Mix together the sugar, cinnamon, eggs, vanilla and oil in a large bowl. Add in the baking soda, salt and flour. Stir in the jar of baby carrots, raw carrots, raisins and walnuts. Mix well.
  2. Bake in a greased and floured 13x9 inch pan at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 20 minutes. Check after 20 minutes by inserting clean knife into center. Knife should come out clean. Cool thoroughly before cutting.
  3. To Make Frosting: Cream together the cream cheese, 1/4 cup butter, confectioners' sugar and vanilla. Frost cooled bars.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 232 | Total Fat: 14.1g | Cholesterol: 36mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 10, 2004 by LINDA MCLEAN   view full review
Bugs Bunny has no clue what he's missing! Incredibly moist and delicious. Next time though...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 22, 2007 by KATHY S   view full review
Even though I made some changes to this recipe (after reading all the reviews) I just have to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 10, 2004 by TJACKSON   view full review
I've gotten nothing but rave reviews about this cake. It's really more of a carrot cake than...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 10, 2004 by TSTAAB   view full review
Half the icing was enough. Very good.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 10, 2004 by SHAMMA   view full review
I brought it to work and it was a big hit. Very moist and easy to make. This is a keeper.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 10, 2010 by Elizabeth   view full review
I made this yesterday for my son's 1 year birthday cake and it was delicious! The only...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 28, 2006 by hollydifrances   view full review
I made this recipe for friends and they loved it too. It was moist and the frosting was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 16, 2004 by LINDSAY4   view full review
On the positive side, these bars had great flavor, and the icing was terrific, but I wasn't...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 25, 2011 by sillyblake10   view full review
best carrot bar recipe out there....hav e made this for years and the family loves them......i...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 21, 2012 by MELRN   view full review
These are awesome!! So easy. I boil my raisins first so they are juicier. My hubby and kids...

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