Description
Carrot Cake Blondies are a delightful twist on traditional carrot cake, featuring rich flavors and a chewy texture, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup grated carrots
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking pan.
- Mix together brown sugar, granulated sugar, and melted butter until smooth.
- Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt in another bowl.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the grated carrots and nuts if using, ensuring an even distribution.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it out evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Prepare the cream cheese frosting by combining softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and milk until smooth and creamy.
- Once the blondies are cooled, spread the frosting on top, cut them into squares, and enjoy!
Notes
Use fresh carrots for the best flavor and moisture. Don’t overmix the batter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 blondie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg