Ingredients

  • 1 c. white sugar
  • 3/4 tsp grnd cinnamon
  • 3/4 c. vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 2 x Large eggs
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 c. all-purpose flour
  • 7 1/2 ounce junior baby carrots
  • 1/2 c. raw grnd carrots
  • 1/4 c. raisins
  • 1/4 c. minced walnuts
  • 12 ounce packaged cream cheese
  • 1/4 c. butter or possibly margarine
  • 2 c. confectioners' sugar
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

Method

  • My mother would make these when we were young!
  • They are very moist!
  • The secret is in the baby food!
  • 1 Mix together the sugar, cinnamon, Large eggs, vanilla and oil in a large bowl.
  • Add the baking soda, salt and flour.
  • Stir in the jar of baby carrots, raw carrots, raisins and walnuts.
  • Mix well.
  • 2 Bake in a greased and floured 13x9 inch pan at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 20 min.
  • Check after 20 min by inserting clean knife into center.
  • Knife should come out clean.
  • Cold thoroughly before cutting.
  • 3 To Make Frosting: Cream together the cream cheese, 1/4 c. butter, confectioners' sugar and vanilla.
  • Frost cooled bars.
  • Makes 13 x 9 inch pan