Lemon Zucchini Bars

Lemon Zucchini Bars

This snack cake is a good use for that bumper zucchini crop!

Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Additional Time:
60 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs
Yield:
2 dozen
Servings:
12

Ingredients

  • 1 ¼ cups white sugar
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 ¾ cups grated zucchini
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar for decoration

Directions

Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.

Step 2
In a large bowl, combine sugar, oil, eggs, lemon rind, and lemon juice; mix well. Stir in shredded zucchini.

Step 3
In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the zucchini mixture. Stir until thoroughly combined; mix in the walnuts.

Step 4
Pour batter into prepared pan and bake until a tester inserted in the center comes out clean, 35 to 45 minutes. Cool. Sprinkle cake with sifted confectioners' sugar and cut into bars.

Step 5
Sprinkle top with sifted confectioners' sugar and cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

417
Calories
26g
Fat
43g
Carbs
5g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 417
% Daily Value *
Total Fat26g 34%
Saturated Fat3g 17%
Cholesterol47mg 16%
Sodium434mg 19%
Total Carbohydrate43g 15%
Dietary Fiber2g 5%
Total Sugars25g
Protein5g
Vitamin C6mg 29%
Calcium29mg 2%
Iron2mg 9%
Potassium133mg 3%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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