"This carrot cake bars recipe is easy to make, perfectly soft and moist, topped with a heavenly cream cheese frosting, and SO DELICIOUS...."
INGREDIENTS
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3/4 cup avocado oil (or vegetable oil, or any mild-flavored oil)
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1/2 cup granulated sugar
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1/2 cup packed brown sugar
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3 eggs
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1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract
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1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
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1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1 teaspoon fine sea salt
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1/2 teaspoon baking powder
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1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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pinch of ground cloves
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8 ounces finely-grated* fresh carrots
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optional: 1/2 cup chopped nuts or 1/4 cup raisins
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1 (8-ounce) package low-fat cream cheese, softened
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2 tablespoons butter, softened
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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3 cups sifted powdered sugar (use more/less to achieve your desired consistency)