Baby Carrot Bars

My mother would make these when we were young! They are very moist! The secret is in the baby food!

• Calories: 232 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¾ cup vegetable oil
• 2 cups confectioners' sugar
• ¼ cup chopped walnuts
• ¼ cup butter, softened
• ¼ cup raisins
• 7 ½ ounces junior baby food carrots
• ½ cup fresh carrots, ground
• 1 (12 ounce) container softened cream cheese

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Mix together the sugar, cinnamon, eggs, vanilla and oil in a large bowl. Add in the baking soda, salt and flour. Stir in the jar of baby carrots, raw carrots, raisins and walnuts. Mix well.

Step 2

Bake in a greased and floured 13x9 inch pan at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 20 minutes. Check after 20 minutes by inserting clean knife into center. Knife should come out clean. Cool thoroughly before cutting.

Step 3

To Make Frosting: Cream together the cream cheese, 1/4 cup butter, confectioners' sugar and vanilla. Frost cooled bars.