Quick Carrot Bars - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/3 c. oil
3 eggs
15 oz. jar (1 2/3 c.) applesauce
1 pkg. Pillsbury carrot and spice cake mix
1 c. raisins
1 can cream cheese frosting
1/2 c. chopped nuts (optional)

Preparation

Heat oven to 350\u00b0.
Grease and flour a 15 x 10-inch pan (jelly roll pan) or two 8 or 9-inch square pans.
In a large bowl, blend oil, eggs and applesauce 1 minute on low speed.
Add cake mix; blend until moistened. Beat 2 minutes at medium speed. Stir in raisins. Pour into prepared pan; spread evenly. Bake for 25 to 35 minutes. Cool completely.
Frost with cream cheese frosting. Sprinkle with nuts.
Makes 36 bars.