Description
These Frosted Zucchini Spice Bars are a delightful treat that perfectly blend the earthy sweetness of zucchini with warm spices, topped with a creamy frosting that adds a delicious finish.
Ingredients
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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 oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- Cream together butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves in a separate bowl.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in grated zucchini.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
- Whisk together powdered sugar and milk for frosting until smooth.
- Spread frosting over cooled bars.
- Cut into squares and serve.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Frosted Zucchini Spice Bars, Zucchini Bars, Spice Bars, Dessert Recipe
