Description
These zucchini bars with cream cheese icing are a deliciously moist and sweet treat that cleverly incorporates vegetables into dessert, making them a perfect choice for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups grated zucchini
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- 1/4 cup butter
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, mix together the grated zucchini, sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan.
- In a separate bowl, beat together the cream cheese and butter until smooth.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar and milk, mixing until well combined.
- Spread the cream cheese icing over the cooled zucchini bars.
- Chill the bars in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh zucchini for the best flavor and moisture.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: desserts
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (50g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 24
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 30
Keywords: zucchini, dessert, bars, cream cheese, icing