1 (17 oz.) box date bread quick-bread mix
1/4 c. firmly packed dark brown sugar
1 c. orange juice
1/3 c. butter, melted
1 egg
2 c. shredded carrots
1 c. chopped walnuts
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon

ICING:

2 (3 oz. each) pkgs. cream cheese, softened
1 tsp. grated orange rind
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1 c. confectioners' sugar
Walnut halves (optional)

1. Heat oven to 375 degrees. Grease and flour 13 x 9 inch baking dish.

2. In medium bowl combine bread mix, brown sugar, orange juice, melted butter and egg. Add carrots, walnuts and cinnamon. Stir just until combined; do not over mix. Pour mixture into baking dish.

3. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Remove from oven to wire rack and cool completely.

4. Make icing: In small bowl beat cream cheese until smooth and fluffy. Beat in orange rind, vanilla, and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Spread over cake. To serve, cut into bars. Top with walnuts, if desired. About 30 bars.