Description
These Ultimate Frosted Zucchini Bars with Cream Cheese are a delightful treat that perfectly blend the sweetness of the frosting with the subtle flavor of zucchini. A moist and flavorful dessert that’s great for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Bars:
- 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
- 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). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- Prepare dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
- Mix wet ingredients: In another large bowl, cream the butter, oil, and sugar. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Add dry ingredients to wet mixture and mix until just combined.
- Fold in zucchini and nuts: Gently fold in shredded zucchini and chopped nuts.
- Bake: Spread batter in the pan and bake for 25-30 minutes until a skewer comes out clean.
- Cool and prepare frosting: Let bars cool. For the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk/cream.
- Frost bars: Once bars are cool, spread frosting evenly over the top.
- Serve: Cut into squares and enjoy!
Notes
- You can add raisins or chocolate chips for extra flavor.
- Make sure to squeeze excess moisture from the shredded zucchini before adding to the batter.
- Store leftover bars in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: Zucchini Bars, Cream Cheese Frosting, Dessert Recipe
