frosted zucchini bars

Greenwood, FL
Updated on Jun 13, 2013

Almost like having frosted zucchini bread but better!!!

prep time 15 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Bake
yield Makes 24 Bars

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon grated orange peel
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 3/4 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups grated zucchini
  • 1 cup golden raisins
  • 1/2 cup flaked coconut
  • FROSTING
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 package (3 oz) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 teaspoon grated orange peel
  • 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup +/- chopped walnuts (optional)

How To Make frosted zucchini bars

  • Step 1
    Heat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease and 13 x 9 inch baking pan Set aside. Grate your zucchini and orange peel and juice your orange. set them all aside.
  • Step 2
    In large mixing bowl combine 3/4 c butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, 1 tsp peel and 1 tsp vanilla. Beat at medium speed until light and fluffy.
  • Step 3
    Add flour, baking powder and salt. Beat on low speed until well blended. Stir in zucchini, raisins and coconut.
  • Step 4
    Spread mixture evenly in prepared pan. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until slight impression remains when bars are lightly touched in center. Cool completely.
  • Step 5
    In medium mixing bowl, combine powdered sugar, butter, cream cheese, orange peel, orange juice and vanilla. Beat on low speed until smooth. Spread frosting evenly over bars OPTIONAL: Top with chopped walnuts (or nut of choice)

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Category: Cakes
Keyword: #zucchini
Keyword: #frosted
Keyword: #brownies
Keyword: #bars
Method: Bake
Culture: American
Ingredient: Flour

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