Carrot Cake Bars

Preheat oven to 350 º

Cake

1¼ cups unsweetened applesauce or oil

2 cups sugar

3 eggs

Next

2 cups flour

1 tsp baking soda

1½ tsp baking powder

½ tsp salt

1 tsp cinnamon

Then add…..

2 cups grated carrots

1 cup shredded sweetened coconut (optional)

1 cup chopped nuts optional

1 tsp vanilla

1 cup crushed pineapple not drained! {use the pineapple in it's own JUICE not syrup}

Pour into a lightly greased or parchment lined 10x17-inch jelly roll pan.

Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely!

Cream Cheese Frosting:

½ c butter, softened

8 oz cream cheese, softened

1 tsp vanilla

1 lb powdered sugar

Beat the butter and cream cheese until nice and fluffy. Add in the vanilla and powdered sugar and beat until nice and smooth.

Spread on top of the cooled cake bars and serve.

Store leftovers in an airtight container, in the refrigerator, for up to 3 days.