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carrot cake brownies

A delicious fudgy brownie infused with the flavors of classic carrot cake, topped with 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
  • 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
  • 1 tablespoon milk

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9x9 inch pan with parchment paper and lightly grease.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together oil, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until well combined.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in cocoa powder, vanilla, cinnamon, salt, and ground ginger.
  4. Gradually mix in flour, then fold in shredded carrots.
  5. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 25 minutes. Let cool completely before frosting.
  6. In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Mix in vanilla and milk to reach desired consistency.
  7. Spread frosting over cooled brownies. Slice and serve.

Notes

This recipe combines the rich chocolate flavor with the spices of carrot cake, topped with a creamy frosting.