Easy Carrot Cake Blondies

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Who doesn’t love the flavors of traditional carrot cake? Now imagine those same flavors packed into a chewy blondie—delicious, right? These Carrot Cake Blondies bring together the best of both worlds. They have all the warm spices, fresh carrots, and crunchy pecans you love about carrot cake, combined with the rich, buttery goodness of blondies. The result? A dessert that’s even better than traditional carrot cake!

Topped with a smooth cream cheese frosting, these blondies are perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re serving them for brunch or dessert these Carrot Cake Blondies are guaranteed to be a hit. Ready to try them? Follow the easy steps below to bake a batch!

Ingredients:

Blondies

• 1 stick butter, unsalted and melted
• 1 ½ cups brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 1 egg + 1 egg yolk
• 1 cup finely grated carrots
• 1 ½ cups all purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon ginger
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup pecans, chopped

Cream Cheese Frosting

• ½ stick butter, unsalted and softened
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 cups powdered sugar

Topping

• ½ cup pecans, chopped

Equipment:

• 9×9 Baking Dish
• Parchment Paper
• Hand Mixer

Prep Time: 15 minutes| Bake Time: 33 minutes | Idle Time: 30 minutes

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a 9×9-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
2. Melt the butter on the stove or in the microwave. In a mixing bowl, combine the melted butter, brown sugar, vanilla, and almond extract. Whisk until smooth.

1. Add the egg and egg yolk, whisking until fully blended.

1. Fold in the grated carrots until combined.

1. Add the flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt to the mixture. Using a rubber spatula, fold everything together until the ingredients are fully incorporated.

1. Gently fold in the chopped pecans.
2. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly.

1. Bake for about 33 minutes until the edges are golden brown and the center is set.
2. Allow the blondies to cool completely before adding the frosting.
3. For the frosting, beat together the butter, cream cheese, and salt in a mixing bowl until smooth and fluffy. Add the vanilla and mix again.

1. Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, mixing after each addition.

1. Once the blondies have cooled, frost them.

1. Sprinkle with extra chopped pecans. Lift the blondies out of the pan using the parchment paper.

Cut into squares, and serve!

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