Description
Soft, chewy, and packed with warm cinnamon flavor, these Moist Carrot Cake Blondies are the perfect dessert bars for every occasion. They combine the rich taste of classic carrot cake with the buttery texture of blondies, all topped with smooth cream cheese frosting and crunchy toasted pecans. This easy recipe is ideal for holiday desserts, quick baking ideas, brunch spreads, easy dessert recipes, family gatherings, and homemade sweet treats. Whether you need a simple dessert for a party or comforting food ideas for the weekend, these carrot cake blondies deliver bakery-style flavor with minimal effort.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 1/2 cups light brown sugar, packed
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups finely grated carrots
1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
1/2 cup white chocolate chips (optional)
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
1/2 cup chopped toasted pecans
Light sprinkle of cinnamon
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper and lightly grease it.
2. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
3. Whisk the melted butter and brown sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time and stir in vanilla extract.
4. Fold grated carrots into the wet mixture. Add pecans and white chocolate chips if desired.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients and mix gently until combined.
6. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
7. Bake for 28–35 minutes until lightly golden and a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
8. Cool the blondies completely before frosting.
9. Beat cream cheese and butter until creamy. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and heavy cream until smooth.
10. Spread frosting evenly over the cooled blondies.
11. Top with toasted pecans and a light sprinkle of cinnamon.
12. Chill for 20–30 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Use freshly grated carrots for the best texture and moisture.
Avoid overbaking to keep the blondies soft and chewy.
Chill before slicing for cleaner bars and better frosting texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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