Zucchini Bars: Indulgent Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe You’ll Love
These delightful zucchini bars topped with creamy frosting are a must-try! Perfect for any occasion, they combine the sweetness of zucchini with rich cream cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups grated zucchini
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, mix together the sugars and butter until creamy. Add the eggs and vanilla, mixing well.
- Sift together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Gradually add to the wet mixture.
- Fold in the grated zucchini until fully incorporated.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow to cool completely before frosting.
Notes
- Make sure to squeeze excess moisture from the zucchini before adding it to the batter.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Zucchini Bars, Cream Cheese Frosting, Dessert, Baking