Zucchini Bars
Spiced, sweet zucchini cake is topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting in this Zucchini Bars recipe. They're a delicious and sweet way to enjoy your garden’s bounty.
Servings: 9 bars
Calories: 582kcal
Ingredients
Bars
- 1 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup butter softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 cups shredded zucchini drained
Cream Cheese Frosting
- ½ cup butter softened
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350 degrees.
- Spray an 8-inch square pan with non-stick spray or line with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl using an eclectic mixer combine the brown sugar, butter, vanilla and egg.
- Mix in the flour, baking soda and cinnamon. Stir in the zucchini.
- Spread the batter into the pan.
- Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
- Cool completely.
Make the Frosting
- In a mixing bowl using an electric mixer combine the butter, cream cheese and vanilla extract until combined.
- Next whip in the powdered sugar.
- Spread over the bars. Slice and serve!
Nutrition
Calories: 582kcal | Carbohydrates: 83g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 104mg | Sodium: 522mg | Potassium: 230mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 60g | Vitamin A: 878IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 87mg | Iron: 2mg