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Ingredients
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- 1¼ cups unsweetened applesauce or oil
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 cups grated carrots, finely shredded
- 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
- 1 cup chopped nuts (pecans optional)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup crushed pineapple (not drained)
- ½ cup salted butter, softened
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pound powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 10×15 inch jelly roll pan or line it with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together unsweetened applesauce, granulated sugar, and eggs until combined.
- Mix in all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, fine sea salt, and ground cinnamon until just combined.
- Fold in grated carrots, shredded coconut, chopped nuts, vanilla extract, and crushed pineapple until evenly mixed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the top. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool completely before applying frosting.
Notes
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge to maintain freshness.
For an added twist, sprinkle some toasted coconut on top of the frosting.
These bars can be frozen for up to three months; just thaw before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg