the ultimate zucchini bar

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Cameron, WI
Updated on Aug 2, 2017

This bar is over the top good! Everyone that likes zucchini bars, will love these! I kicked them up with lemon, spices, coconut and craisins. Yum!!! If you love lemon! I'd add another lemon. Now, if you don't want the spices, don't put them in, I would try to add cinnamon though, but don't need too. Don't have craisins? Don't use them. You could however use raisins, if desired. You could skip the lemon too. All the extra flavors are pretty optional...and you can use any nut. I think macadamia nuts would be amazing with the coconut and spices. I hope you give this a try! Enjoy!!!

prep time
cook time 30 Min
method Bake
yield 30 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 4 - eggs
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla
  • 3 1/2 cups flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon all spice
  • 1 teaspoon ginger
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • Zest - of 2 lemons
  • 3-4 cups zucchini, shredded
  • 1 1/2 cups coconut
  • 1 1/2 cups craisins (dried cranberrys) hydrated
  • 1 1/2 cups roasted almonds, coursely chopped
  • FROSTING
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 8 ounces cream cheese
  • 1/8 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • Zest - of 1 lemon
  • 4 cups powdered sugar

How To Make the ultimate zucchini bar

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 350. Spray a jelly roll pan. (11x17) Cream together butter, sour cream, sugar's, eggs and vanilla. Beat 1 minute. Add flour, soda, salt and spices. Mix together. Stir in zest, zucchini, coconut, craisins and nuts. Spread into sprayed pan. Bake 15 minutes, turn pan and bake 10-15 more minutes. Until toothpick comes out clean with couple crumbs. Cool completely.
  • Step 2
    Frosting Cream together butter, cream cheese, salt and vanilla until smooth. Mix in powered sugar and zest. Beat until smooth and creamy.
  • Step 3
    Spread frosting over cooled bars. Sprinkle with toasted coconut, zest and/or nuts if desired.

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Category: Cakes
Method: Bake
Culture: American
Ingredient: Sugar

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