Easy Carrot Bars

There are so many versions of this recipe, but I found slight variations in Mom's recipe.

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 24
• Yields: 24 bars

Ingredients

• 4  eggs, beaten until light
• 2  cups sugar
• 2  teaspoons baking soda
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 3  teaspoons baking powder
• 2 1⁄2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1  cup  vegetable oil
• 3  cups flour, sifted
• 2 (2 1/2ounce) jars  carrot baby food
• 1  cup  nuts (optional)

• Topping

• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
• 1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla
• 1  lb powdered sugar

Directions

1. Mix ingredients in order.
2. Bake in 11 X 15 pan at 325 degrees for 40 minutes or in ten-inch tube cake pan for 1 hour.
3. Spread cream cheese topping over cake.
4. Mom's note: I tried half recipe of topping and it was plenty.