Description
Zucchini bars topped with rich caramel frosting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups grated zucchini
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a bowl, mix grated zucchini, sugar, and brown sugar.
- Add eggs, oil, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the zucchini mixture. Stir until combined.
- Fold in walnuts if using.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool completely before frosting.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container.
- Refrigerate for best flavor.
- Can substitute walnuts with chocolate chips.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: zucchini bars, caramel frosting, dessert bars