Carrot Cake Bars Recipe

Ingredients

• 4 large eggs (beaten)
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• 1 ¾ cup granulated sugar
• ¼ teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 12 ounces pureed carrots*
• ¼ teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
• ¾ cup shredded carrots
• ½ cup chopped walnuts (optional)
• 8 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
• ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 large egg (room temperature)