Ingredients
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Before we dive into the baking, let’s gather our ingredients. You’ll find these items in most pantries, making it easy to whip these up whenever the craving strikes.
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 3 cups grated carrots (about 4–5 medium carrots)
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan or line with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat eggs and mix with vegetable oil, then combine with dry ingredients.
- Fold in grated carrots, crushed pineapple, and nuts if using.
- Pour batter into the pan and bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool for 15 minutes, then cut into bars.
Notes
- Optional cream cheese frosting can be added for extra flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg