Description
Delightful carrot cake blondies combining rich spices and carrots into a chewy treat, topped with creamy frosting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup grated carrots
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup walnuts or pecans (optional)
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8 inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- Mix together the melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until well combined.
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract, stirring well until smooth.
- Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt in another bowl, then gradually add this dry mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the grated carrots and nuts (if using).
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Prepare the cream cheese frosting by beating together softened cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until creamy and smooth.
- Spread the cream cheese frosting on top of the cooled blondies.
- Cut into squares and enjoy!
Notes
Use the finest side of your grater for carrots. Ensure room temperature ingredients for frosting.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 blondie
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg