zucchini bars with a twist

★★★★★ 1
a 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
serves several, depending how big you cut them
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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