Carrot Cake Bars

By carvalhohm

Ingredients

• FROSTING:
• 3 eggs
• 1-1/4 cups canola oil
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups sugar
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 jar (6 ounces) carrot baby food
• 1 container (3-1/2 ounces) applesauce baby food
• 1 container (3-1/2 ounces) apricot baby food
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, optional
• 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar

Details

Servings 36
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

In large bowl, beat eggs and oil for 2 minutes. Combine the flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to egg mixture. Add baby foods; mix well. Stir in walnuts if desired.

Transfer to greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until toothpick inserted near center comes out clean. Cool on wire rack.

For frosting, in small bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar. Frost; cut into bars. Store in refrigerator.