Description
Indulge in these moist and flavorful Ultimate Frosted Zucchini Bars with Cream Cheese frosting. A perfect way to use up your summer zucchini harvest!
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups shredded zucchini (about 2 medium)
- 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons milk or cream
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease/flour a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: Whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves in a large bowl.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: Cream butter, oil, and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla.
- Mix Batter: Combine dry and wet ingredients, then fold in zucchini and nuts.
- Bake: Spread batter in the pan and bake for 25-30 minutes until a skewer comes out clean.
- Make Frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, then mix in vanilla and milk/cream.
- Frost Bars: Once bars are cool, spread frosting evenly over the top.
- Serve: Cut into squares and enjoy!
Notes
- These bars are best served chilled.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: Zucchini Bars, Cream Cheese Frosting, Dessert Recipe
