Description
If you’re looking for a cozy dessert that feels like a hug in every bite, these Moist Carrot Cake Blondies are exactly what you need. This easy recipe blends the warm spices of classic carrot cake with the rich, chewy texture of blondies, making it perfect for a quick breakfast treat, easy dinner dessert, or snack idea. Soft, spiced, and packed with flavor, they’re a go-to comfort bake.
Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup freshly grated carrots
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans optional
4 oz cream cheese optional
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper
2. Whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg
3. Mix melted butter with both sugars until smooth
4. Add eggs one at a time and stir in vanilla extract
5. Fold dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined
6. Stir in grated carrots and nuts if using
7. Spread batter evenly into prepared pan
8. Optional: swirl cream cheese mixture on top
9. Bake for 25–35 minutes until set
10. Cool completely before slicing
Notes
Use freshly grated carrots for better moisture
Avoid overmixing to keep blondies tender
Cool fully before cutting for clean edges
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 blondie
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg