Carrot-Cake Bars

By beanie

Ingredients

• 2 c all-purpose flour
• 1 c packed brown sugar
• 3/4 c granulated sugar
• 2 t ground cinnamon
• 1 1/2 t baking powder
• 1 1/2 t baking soda
• 1 c slightly beaten egg whites (7-8)
• 1/2 c applesauce
• 1/2 c cooking oil
• 3 c finely shredded carrot
• 2 c powdered sugar, sifted
• 8 oz reduced fat cream cheese

Details

Servings 36

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350.
Coat 15 x 10 in baking pan with cooking spray.
In a large mixing bowl, stir together flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, baking powder and baking soda.
In a med bowl, stir together egg whites, applesauce and oil. Stir into flour mixture and stir in shredded carrot.
Spread batter into pan. Bake 25-30 min and cool completely on wire rack.
In med bowl, beat together sifted powdered sugar and cream cheese until smooth.
Spread frosting over the carrot cake; slice into 36 bars.