SANDRA'S CARROT-PINEAPPLE-ORANGE BARS with CREAM CHEESE BUTTERCREAM
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| These bars are fantastic ~ I hope you give them a try ~ |
Prep: 15 min. |
Bake: 30 mins.
INGREDIENTS
2 tablespoons butter (at room temperature)
1-1/2 cup grated carrots (2 medium)
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoons. baking soda
1 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon ground gloves
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon ground ginger
2 teaspoons cinnamon
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
2 eggs, beaten
¾ cup sugar
1 cup raisin (slightly chopped)
1-1/2 cup orange juice
½ cup chopped walnuts (or pecans)
1/4 cup grated coconut, grated, slightly chopped
1 (8 oz. can) crushed pineapple, drained
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 tablespoons molasses
METHOD
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray 9"x13"x2" baking pan with oil. Microwave butter microwave-proof glass bowl 40 seconds, then toss with grated carrots in a medium bowl.
In a large bowl sift (through a sieve by tapping the edge) the flour, baking soda, baking powder, spices, and salt; mixing to combine.
With hand mixer, beat in a small bowl the sugar and eggs until light in color; add raisins, and orange juice mixing well. Add to the large bowl of dry ingredients; combine (with a spoon), and then add the nuts, crushed pineapple, and vanilla; folding to gently to combine (do not over mix).
Bake for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely, and frost with “Cream Cheese Buttercream” recipe below, and then cut into 12 bars - enjoy!
Cream Cheese Buttercream
(Yields 2 Cups) |
Prep: 5 Mins.
1 (8 oz.) pkg. of cream cheese (at room temperature)
¼ cup butter (at room temperature)
2 cups of confectioners’ sugar (sift through a sieve to prevent lumpy buttercream)
1 tablespoons milk (add more if you like a thinner consistency)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
In a medium bowl, with a hand mixer cream together the cream cheese and butter, and mix in vanilla. Gradually stir in (with a spoon) the milk, and then the confectioner’ sugar, mixing until smooth.
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Tip: I like to cut my bars in more of a rectangular shape, and for special occasions use a piping bag to decorate with the buttercream, including adding a piped decorated carrot on top.)
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