Carrot Cake Bars with Vanilla Cream Cheese Icing Recipe

Name: Carrot Cake Bars with Vanilla Cream Cheese Icing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1- 1/2 cup Gluten Free Bisquick; 1 cup Gluten Free Old Fashioned Oats; 2 teaspoons Baking Powder; 1/2 teaspoons Salt; 1 package (5 Oz. Size) Dry Vanilla Pudding Mix; 1/2 cups Brown Sugar; 2 teaspoons Cinnamon; 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract; 2 cups Shredded Carrot, Packed; 1 can (8 Oz. Size) Crushed Pineapple, Undrained; 3/4 cups Canola Oil; 1- 1/4 cup Buttermilk; 2 whole Eggs; ⅓ cups Chopped Pecans; 1 package (8 Oz. Size) Cream Cheese, Room Temp; 2 cups Powdered Sugar; 1 Tablespoon Vanilla Extract; 1 Tablespoon Milk (if Needed To Thin, This Is Optional); ⅛ cups Shredded Coconut, Toasted; 3 Tablespoons Chopped Pecans

Servings: persons

1- 1/2 cup Gluten Free Bisquick
1 cup Gluten Free Old Fashioned Oats
2 teaspoons Baking Powder
1/2 teaspoons Salt
1 package (5 Oz. Size) Dry Vanilla Pudding Mix
1/2 cups Brown Sugar
2 teaspoons Cinnamon
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
2 cups Shredded Carrot, Packed
1 can (8 Oz. Size) Crushed Pineapple, Undrained
3/4 cups Canola Oil
1- 1/4 cup Buttermilk
2 whole Eggs
⅓ cups Chopped Pecans
1 package (8 Oz. Size) Cream Cheese, Room Temp
2 cups Powdered Sugar
1 Tablespoon Vanilla Extract
1 Tablespoon Milk (if Needed To Thin, This Is Optional)
⅛ cups Shredded Coconut, Toasted
3 Tablespoons Chopped Pecans

1
Preheat oven to 350 F.
2
In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment combine the ingredients in the following order: Bisquick, oats, baking powder, salt, vanilla pudding mix, sugar, and cinnamon.
3
Mix and combine well.
4
Add the vanilla extract, carrots, undrained pineapple, oil, buttermilk and eggs.
5
Mix to combine.
6
Fold in the pecans.
7
Pour into a greased 12x8 pan and bake for 35-40 minutes.
8
Remove bars from oven when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
9
Turn bars out onto a cooling rack.
10
For the cream cheese frosting: In the clean bowl of a stand mixer using paddle attachment, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk (if you are using) until smooth and creamy.
11
Frost bars with cream cheese icing when completely cool.
12
Top the bars with the toasted coconut and the pecans
13
Note: To toast the coconut place coconut in a single layer on a baking sheet.
14
Turn the broiler on medium and place coconut directly under the broiler.
15
Watch carefully and remove when golden.

1653

kcal

Calories

104

Fat

143

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

How did you like this recipe?

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1- 1/2 cup Gluten Free Bisquick, 1 cup Gluten Free Old Fashioned Oats, 2 teaspoons Baking Powder, 1/2 teaspoons Salt, and more.

Yes, Carrot Cake Bars with Vanilla Cream Cheese Icing falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Carrot Cake Bars with Vanilla Cream Cheese Icing

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions