Cake Bars with Carrot (Print-Friendly Version)

# What You'll Need:

→ Cake

01 - 1¼ cups oil or unsweetened applesauce
02 - 2 cups granulated sugar
03 - 3 large eggs
04 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
05 - 1 tsp baking soda
06 - 1½ tsp baking powder
07 - ½ tsp table salt
08 - 1 tsp ground cinnamon
09 - 2 cups freshly grated carrots
10 - 1 cup sweetened coconut flakes
11 - 1 cup roughly chopped nuts (skip if you want)
12 - 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
13 - 1 cup pineapple chunks with juice (avoid syrup versions)

→ Cream Cheese Frosting

14 - ½ cup room temperature butter
15 - 8 oz softened cream cheese
16 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
17 - 1 lb confectioners sugar

# Step-by-Step Directions:

01 - Set oven to 350°F (175°C).
02 - Mix together oil or applesauce, sugar, and eggs in a big bowl.
03 - Add flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon and stir until everything's mixed.
04 - Gently add carrots, coconut, nuts (if you're using them), vanilla, and pineapple with its juice.
05 - Pour your mixture into a 10x15-inch jelly roll pan that's lightly greased or lined with parchment.
06 - Bake for about 25-30 minutes. It's done when you stick a toothpick in the middle and it comes out clean. Let it cool all the way.
07 - Whip butter and cream cheese till they're light and fluffy. Then add vanilla and powdered sugar, mixing until it's smooth.
08 - Put the frosting all over the cooled cake bars in an even layer.
09 - Put any leftovers in the fridge in a sealed container. They'll stay good for up to 3 days.

# Helpful Notes:

01 - If your pan looks too small, save some batter to make a couple cupcakes so it won't spill over.

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