Description
Indulge in these irresistibly moist frosted zucchini bars, combining warm spices and creamy cream cheese frosting for a nostalgic treat.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups shredded zucchini (about 2 medium)
- 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- For the cream cheese frosting:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons milk or cream
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Instructions
- 1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- 2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves until evenly combined.
- 3. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, vegetable oil, and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, then beat in the vanilla extract until smooth.
- 4. Fold the shredded zucchini (and chopped nuts, if using) into the wet mixture until evenly distributed.
- 5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined and no flour streaks remain.
- 6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow to cool completely in the pan.
- 7. While the bars cool, make the frosting: Beat together softened cream cheese and butter until smooth, then gradually add powdered sugar, followed by vanilla and milk/cream, until light and spreadable.
- 8. Spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the cooled bars. Chill briefly to set the frosting if desired.
- 9. Cut into squares and enjoy!