Carrot Cake Blondies Recipe

These Carrot Cake Blondies are a delightful twist on traditional carrot cake, combining the rich flavors of carrots, spices, and a chewy blondie texture. Perfect for dessert lovers, this recipe is simple to follow and yields a delicious treat that everyone will enjoy.

With a blend of warm spices and sweet carrots, these blondies are an excellent addition to any dessert recipe collection. They can be served warm or at room temperature, making them versatile for any occasion.

Delicious Carrot Cake Blondies

This recipe for Carrot Cake Blondies features a moist and flavorful base made with grated carrots, brown sugar, and cinnamon, topped with a creamy cream cheese frosting. The blondies take about 45 minutes to prepare and bake, serving 12 pieces.

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup grated carrots
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
1/2 cup raisins (optional)
For the cream cheese frosting:
4 oz cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, mix the melted butter and brown sugar until well combined. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Fold in the grated carrots and nuts or raisins if using.
Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Prepare Frosting: While the blondies cool, beat together the cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until creamy.
Frost and Serve: Once the blondies are completely cool, spread the cream cheese frosting on top. Cut into squares and serve.