Carrot Cake Bars

Carrot cake with candied orange and honey: a very original recipe to have on hand when you don’t want to cook… Simple and easy to make, a delight for adults and children! These little squares are so yummy!Photo credit: © Eatwell101.com

by Christina Cherrier

Christina Cherrier

Christina Cherrier is a recipe developer and editor for Eatwell101 since 2011. She specializes in savory recipes, quick dinner options, and holiday menus. She is a professionally trained cook and worked as a consultant in the hospitality industry.

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Updated Feb 11, 2026

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Ingredients: Carrots Cake Bars

For 20 squares:

• 1 lb (500 g) of carrots
• 1/2 cup (70 g) of sugar
• 8 cups of milk
• 3 tbsp (25 g) butter
• 1/2 ounce pistachios, roasted and chopped
• 1 tablespoon of slivered almonds
• 2 large tablespoons of orange marmalade
• 1 tablespoon of honey

Roasted pistachiosPhoto credit: © Eatwell101.com

Slivered almondsPhoto credit: © Eatwell101.com

Directions

You can buy ready-made orange marmalade or make it yourself: find a great orange marmalade recipe here.

Wash, peel, and grate the carrots. Place in a saucepan with sugar and milk. Cook covered for 40 minutes. Then add the butter and pistachios. Cook 15 minutes uncovered, stirring occasionally. Then add the almonds, honey, and orange marmalade. Cook for 5 minutes more.

Place in a greased or nonstick dish. Allow to dry for 2 days. Cut into pieces and store in an airtight container. Sprinkle with icing sugar.

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Carrot Cake Bars

Author: Christina Cherrier  |  Servings: 20 squares:

Prep Time: 10 min  |   Cook Time: 60 min

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Ingredients

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• 1 lb (500 g) of carrots
• 1/2 cup (70 g) of sugar
• 8 cups of milk
• 3 tbsp (25 g) butter
• 1/2 ounce pistachios, roasted and chopped
• 1 tablespoon of slivered almonds
• 2 large tablespoons of orange marmalade
• 1 tablespoon of honey

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Instructions

1. You can buy ready-made orange marmalade or make it yourself
2. Wash, peel, and grate the carrots. Place in a saucepan with sugar and milk. Cook covered for 40 minutes. Then add the butter and pistachios. Cook 15 minutes uncovered, stirring occasionally. Then add the almonds, honey, and orange marmalade. Cook for 5 minutes more.
3. Place in a greased or nonstick dish. Allow to dry for 2 days. Cut into pieces and store in an airtight container. Sprinkle with icing sugar.

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