Frosted Zucchini Spice Bars 1 Amazing Secret Recipe
These Frosted Zucchini Spice Bars are a delightful treat that combines the warmth of spices with the freshness of zucchini, topped with a sweet frosting. Perfect for any occasion, these bars are sure to impress!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Total Time: 45-50 minutes
- Yield: 24 bars
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
For the Bars:
- 1 cup grated zucchini
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
For the Frosting:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease/flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- Mix wet ingredients: Cream butter and sugar, add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
- Combine dry ingredients: Whisk flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves in a separate bowl.
- Combine wet and dry: Gradually add dry mix to wet mix, then fold in grated zucchini.
- Bake: Pour batter into pan, bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Make frosting: Whisk powdered sugar and milk until smooth.
- Frost the bars: Spread frosting over cooled bars.
- Serve: Cut into squares and enjoy!
Notes
- Ensure zucchini is finely grated.
- Remove excess moisture from zucchini before adding to batter.
- Store leftover bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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