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Frosted Zucchini Spice Bars

Frosted Zucchini Spice Bars – Moist, Flavorful, and Irresistible!

Discover the delightful Frosted Zucchini Spice Bars, a moist and tasty treat that sneaks in healthy veggies.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220

Ingredients
  

For the Bars
  • 2 cups grated zucchini squeeze out excess moisture
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened to room temperature
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour can use gluten-free options
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda ensure it's fresh
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon fresh is best
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg fresh is best
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves fresh is best
For the Frosting
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup milk adjust for consistency

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking pan
  • large mixing bowl
  • medium mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9x13 inch baking pan by greasing and flouring it.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time and stir in the vanilla extract.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
  4. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Gently fold in the grated zucchini.
  5. Transfer the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly.
  6. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until edges pull away from the pan and a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Allow the bars to cool in the pan on a wire rack completely before frosting.
  8. In a bowl, whisk powdered sugar and milk until smooth. Adjust for thickness.
  9. Spread frosting over cooled bars evenly and slice into squares for serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3.5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Squeeze out excess moisture from zucchini and cool bars completely before frosting to avoid melting.

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