zucchini bars with a twist

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Recipe by
Cassie *
Somewhere, PA

This is another recipe my friend from Church shared with me...I tweaked the recipe to my own taste...reminds me a lot of carrot cake...so moist and delicious, they will melt in your mouth!! Enjoy! All my own photos

(1 rating)
yield serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For zucchini bars with a twist

  • 2
    eggs
  • 3/4 c
    packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 c
    oil
  • 1/4 c
    honey
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla
  • 1 1/2 c
    shredded zucchini
  • 1 c
    shredded carrots
  • 1/2 c
    walnuts
  • 1 1/2 c
    flour
  • 1 tsp
    baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp
    each - ground ginger - ground cinnamon
  • CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
  • 1/2 c
    butter, softened
  • 1 - 8 oz
    cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 - 1 tsp
    lemon extract
  • 1/2 tsp
    vanilla
  • 1 1/2 c
    confectioners' sugar

How To Make zucchini bars with a twist

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degree F. In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, honey, oil and vanilla. Stir in the carrot, zucchini and nuts.
  • 2
    In a separate bowl, whisk flour, spices, baking soda and baking powder together until well blended. Fold the flower mixture into the wet mixture and stir only until blended.
  • 3
    Pour batter into a 9 x 13 baking dish or pan.
  • 4
    Bake for 20 - 25 minutes or until a pick comes out clean. Cool completely on cooking rack.
  • 5
    For frosting: Beat butter, cream cheese, and extracts together until creamy. Gradually mix in powdered sugar. Beat until fluffy and frost cooled cake. Cut into several squares if desired.
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