Decadent Carrot Cake Bars - Moist & Flavorful Dessert - Recipes by Clare

Ingredients

• All-purpose flour: 2 cups, for the base.
• Baking powder: 1 ½ tsp, for leavening.
• Baking soda: 1 tsp, for rising.
• Salt: ½ tsp, to balance flavors.
• Ground cinnamon: 1 tsp, for warm spice.
• Ground nutmeg: ½ tsp, for added warmth.
• Ground ginger: ½ tsp, for spice.
• Unsalted butter: ½ cup, softened, for moisture.
• Granulated sugar: 1 cup, for sweetness.
• Brown sugar: ½ cup, for a deeper sweetness.
• Large eggs: 3, for structure.
• Vanilla extract: 1 tsp, for flavor.
• Grated carrots: 2 cups, for flavor and texture.
• Crushed pineapple: ½ cup, drained, for moisture.
• Chopped walnuts (optional): ½ cup, for crunch.
• Cream cheese: 8 oz, softened, for creaminess.
• Unsalted butter: ¼ cup, softened, for richness.
• Powdered sugar: 2 cups, for sweetness.