Carrot cake bars

48 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
cupUnsifted flour
2cupsFirmly packed light brown sugar
1teaspoonBaking soda
1teaspoonBaking soda
1teaspoonGround cinnamon
¼teaspoonSalt
2cupsShredded carrots
cupVegetable oil
4Eggs
1pack(9 oz) condensed mincemeat; finely crumbled
2teaspoonsGrated orange rind
¾cupChopped nuts
3cupsPowdered sugar
1pack(8 oz) cream cheese
2teaspoonsButter; softened
teaspoonGrated orange rind
1teaspoonVanilla

Directions

CREAM CHEESE FROSTING

Preheat oven to 350°. In large mixer bowl, combine all ingredients except nuts and frosting; mix until well blended. Beat on high speed 3 minutes.

Stir in nuts. Pour into well greased and floured 15 x 10 inch baking pan.

Bake 45 minutes or until wooden pick inserted near center comes out clean.

Cool completely. Frost with cream cheese frosting. Cut into bars. Store covered in refrigerator.

Cream Cheese Frosting: In large mixer bowl, combine powdered sugar, cream cheese, butter, orange rind and vanilla, beat until smooth. Chill if desired. Makes about 2 cups.

Recipe by: Tootie's Special Recipe Collection Posted to TNT - Prodigy's Recipe Exchange Newsletter by LVFG53A@... (MRS IRA M DENNIS) on Nov 18, 1997