Classic carrot cake flavors abound in these easy bars.

Theyre rich like brownies, but their cake-like texture helps keep them light.

A yogurt and cream cheesebased frosting topped with nutty walnuts completes this crowd-pleasing dessert.

an image of the Carrot Cake Bars

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Whisk in 34 cup brown sugar until combined.

Add 1 egg, 1 egg yolk and 12 teaspoon vanilla; whisk until combined.

Add the flour mixture and whisk just until the dry ingredients are moistened.

an image of the ingredients to make the Carrot Cake Bars

Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Phoebe Hausser, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling

Fold in 1 cup carrot.

Transfer the batter to the prepared baking dish.

Let cool completely in the pan on a wire rack, about 1 hour.

an image of the dry ingredients being mixed together

Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Phoebe Hausser, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling

Use the parchment paper to remove the cooled bars from the pan.

Place the bars on a plate or platter; discard the parchment.

Spread the frosting evenly over the bars and top with 2 tablespoons walnuts.

an image of the carrots being mixed into the batter

Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Phoebe Hausser, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling

Cut into 12 pieces.

To make ahead

Refrigerate frosting (Step 3) for up to 3 days.

Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before spreading.

an image of the frosting being mixed

Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Phoebe Hausser, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling

Refrigerate finished bars, covered, for up to 1 day.

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