Description
These Moist Carrot Cake Blondies are the perfect combination of soft blondie bars and classic carrot cake flavors. Packed with freshly shredded carrots, warm cinnamon spice, rich brown sugar, creamy frosting, and crunchy pecans, this easy dessert recipe creates bakery-style blondies with a chewy texture and irresistible flavor. Whether you need quick dessert ideas, easy baking recipes, holiday treats, homemade dessert bars, or crowd-pleasing food ideas, these carrot cake blondies deliver the perfect balance of comfort and sweetness in every bite.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 1/2 cups brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups finely shredded carrots
3/4 cup chopped pecans
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons heavy cream
1/2 cup chopped pecans for topping
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper. Lightly grease the paper for easier removal.
2. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a medium bowl.
3. Whisk together the melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth and glossy.
4. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until mostly combined.
6. Fold in the shredded carrots and chopped pecans until evenly distributed.
7. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
8. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until the edges are lightly golden and the center is slightly soft.
9. Cool the blondies completely before frosting.
10. Beat the cream cheese and softened butter until creamy and smooth.
11. Mix in the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and heavy cream until silky.
12. Spread the frosting over the cooled blondies.
13. Sprinkle chopped pecans on top.
14. Slice into bars and serve.
Notes
Freshly shred the carrots for the softest and moistest blondie texture.
Do not overbake the blondies because they continue setting while cooling.
Chill the blondies before slicing for cleaner and neater bars.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 blondie
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 58mg
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