Frosted Zucchini Spice Bars
Frosted Zucchini Spice Bars are a delightful fusion of moist zucchini, warm spices, and a creamy frosting that makes them perfect for any occasion. These bars bring comfort with every bite, featuring the nostalgic flavors of fall while being easy to prepare. Whether served as a dessert or enjoyed at breakfast, they are sure to impress family and friends alike.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups grated zucchini
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Grate the zucchini and squeeze out excess moisture using a clean towel.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat together eggs and vegetable oil; stir in the grated zucchini.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just mixed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cooling completely before frosting with cream cheese frosting made by mixing softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (60g)
- Calories: 225
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg