CARROT BARS

Preparation Method :

• Cream the butter and sugar together in a bowl until light and fluffy, then gradually beat in the eggs, adding a little of the flour after each addition.
• Add all the remaining ingredients, except the slivered almonds.
• Preheat the oven to 190°C / 375°F / Gas mark 5. Grease a shallow, rectangular baking pan and line with parchment paper.
• Spoon the butter mixture into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Sprinkle with the slivered almonds.
• Bake in the preheated oven for about 30 - 35 minutes or until the mixture is cooked and a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean.
• Remove from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan. Remove from the pan, discard the parchment paper and cut into bars.