Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of homemade zucchini bars with caramel frosting, a treat that blends moist cake with rich, velvety frosting for an unforgettable dessert. This recipe is perfect for gatherings, birthdays, or cozy nights at home. The unique addition of shredded zucchini not only enhances the texture but also provides a nutritious twist, making these bars a guilt-free indulgence. With their decadent flavor profile and simple preparation steps, these zucchini bars are destined to become a staple in your dessert repertoire.
Ingredients
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- 2 large eggs
- 12 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 tsp baking soda
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups shredded zucchini
- 1 cup chopped pecans (optional)
- 4 Tbsp unsalted butter (for frosting)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (for frosting)
- 2 Tbsp milk or cream (for frosting)
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×9 baking pan by greasing it and lining it with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, melted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla until well combined.
- Stir in baking soda followed by folding in flour until just combined.
- Gently fold in shredded zucchini and chopped pecans.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan and bake for approximately 35–45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- For the frosting, melt butter and brown sugar in a saucepan over medium heat. Add milk and bring to a boil while stirring; remove from heat and mix in powdered sugar until smooth. Pour over warm bars.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (60g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg