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Carrot Cake Blondies

Delicious Carrot Cake Blondies with Creamy Frosting Magic

These Carrot Cake Blondies are soft, chewy, and topped with creamy frosting, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 23 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 8 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Blondies
  • ½ cup butter melted
  • 1 cup brown sugar can substitute with granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg can replace with a flax egg for vegan option
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
  • 1 cup grated carrot can substitute with zucchini
  • 1 cup flour or gluten-free flour blend
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon optional
  • ½ cup chopped pecans optional
For the Frosting
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • ¼ cup additional butter softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar can use sugar substitute
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for frosting
  • ½ cup chopped pecans for garnish

Equipment

  • 8x8-inch baking pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Gather your baking supplies.
  2. Melt ½ cup of butter in a saucepan over medium heat for about 3 minutes, then mix in 1 cup of brown sugar until smooth. Cool for 10 minutes.
  3. Add 1 cup of grated carrots, 1 large egg, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the cooled mixture, and mix until combined.
  4. Sift in 1 cup of flour, ½ teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon (if using). Gently fold until just combined. Add chopped pecans if desired.
  5. Line an 8x8 baking pan with parchment paper, pour the batter in, and spread evenly.
  6. Bake for 19 to 23 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely in the pan.
  7. For the frosting, beat together 4 oz of cream cheese and ¼ cup of softened butter until smooth. Gradually add in 2 cups of powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon of vanilla, whipping until fluffy.
  8. Once cooled, spread the cream cheese frosting over the blondies and sprinkle with chopped pecans. Chill before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Allow blondies to cool completely before frosting to maintain the frosting's integrity. Refrigerate for easier slicing.

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