Description
Carrot Patch Brownies are a playful and delicious treat that combines the rich flavors of chocolate with the subtle sweetness of carrots. Topped with creamy frosting and decorated to resemble a whimsical carrot patch, these fudgy brownies are perfect for parties or family gatherings. They not only satisfy your sweet tooth but also sneak in some veggies, making dessert guilt-free and fun!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup grated carrots (about 2 medium carrots)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup crushed Oreos (for decoration)
- Gummy worms (for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs with vegetable oil and vanilla extract until frothy. Mix in the grated carrots.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed; avoid over-mixing.
- Pour the batter into the prepared dish and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While cooling, prepare the frosting by beating cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth. Spread on cooled brownies.
- Top with crushed Oreos for ‘dirt’ and place gummy worms decoratively.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (60g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg