Zucchini Bars

Zucchini Bars

Patti Ann, United States.
This comes from a social media friend, and it sounds tasty as well as a great way to use fresh zucchini. On my to make and taste list.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 24 bars

Equipment

  • Electric Mixer
  • Oven
  • Baking Pan (9x13 inch)

Ingredients
  

For the Bars

  • 3 eggs
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 cups fresh zucchini, finely grated
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda

For the Frosting

  • 113 grams cream cheese, softened, (4 oz)
  • ½ cup butter, softened, (1 stick / ½ block)
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 180° C (350° F), get out a 9x13 inch baking pan and grease with butter or cooking spray.
  • In a mixing bowl, add the flour, cinnamon, salt, baking powder, and baking soda, whisk together. Set aside.
  • In another mixing bowl, add the eggs, both sugars, and oil. Beat with an electric mixer until well mixed and creamy.
  • Using a large sturdy spoon, mix in the flour mixture.
  • Mix in the zucchini.
  • Spread mixture into the prepared baking pan.
  • Bake for 30 minutes. Cool in the pan on a wire rack until completely cooled.
  • Prepare the frosting by adding the cream cheese, butter, and vanilla in a mixing bowl, mix with an electric mixer until smooth.
  • Gradually add the powdered sugar and beat in with the mixer, until all the sugar is added. Beat on high speed to make a light and fluffy frosting.
  • Spread the frosting over the "bars".
  • Slice into bars, serve, and enjoy.

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