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carrot cake brownies

A delicious blend of classic carrot cake flavors baked into fudgy brownies topped with a creamy cream cheese frosting.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 16
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 0.5 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 0.333 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.55 cup shredded carrots
  • 4 ounces cream cheese room temperature
  • 0.5 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon milk

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9x9 inch pan with parchment paper and spray with non-stick spray.
  2. In a bowl, stir together oil, granulated sugar, and eggs until well combined. Stir in cocoa powder, vanilla, salt, and cinnamon. Gradually mix in flour, then fold in shredded carrots.
  3. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool completely before frosting.
  4. To prepare the frosting, beat softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Mix in vanilla and milk, adding more milk if needed to reach desired consistency.
  5. Spread frosting over cooled brownies. Slice into squares and serve.

Notes

This recipe combines the moistness of brownies with the flavors of carrot cake, topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting. Perfect for spring celebrations or any time you crave a rich dessert.