Description
These Ultimate Frosted Zucchini Bars with Cream Cheese are a delicious and moist treat that combines the goodness of zucchini with a rich cream cheese frosting. Perfect for dessert or a sweet snack!
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 and prepare pan: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease/flour a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
- Cream wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, cream butter, oil, and sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla.
- Mix wet and dry ingredients: Combine dry ingredients with wet, then fold in zucchini and nuts.
- Bake: Spread batter in pan and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Prepare frosting: While bars cool, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, then vanilla and milk/cream.
- Frost and serve: Spread frosting over cooled bars, cut into squares, and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Zucchini Bars, Cream Cheese Frosting, Dessert Recipe
