Irresistible Moist Cream Cheese Carrot Cake Bars Recipe - Urban Organic

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ½ tsp baking powder
• ¼ tsp baking soda
• ¼ tsp salt
• 2 large eggs
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• ¼ cup light brown sugar, packed
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup finely shredded carrots
• 6 oz cream cheese, softened
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg yolk
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
• ½ tsp ground cinnamon
• ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
• ¼ cup crushed pineapple, drained (optional, but adds moisture and flavor)
• ¼ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)