Zucchini Bars with Spice Frosting

Zucchini Bars with Spice Frosting

This recipe for zucchini bars is a Brempong family favorite!

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Additional Time:
60 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 50 mins
Yield:
16 bars
Servings:
16

Ingredients

Spice Frosting

  • 1 (16 ounce) package cream cheese frosting
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves

Zucchini Bars

  • 1 1/3 cups packed brown sugar
  • ½ cup butter, softened
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground cloves
  • 2 cups shredded zucchini
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts

Directions

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

Step 2
Make the zucchini bars: Mix brown sugar, butter, eggs, and vanilla extract together in a bowl. Stir in flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and cloves. Mix in zucchini and walnuts. Spread batter into the prepared baking pan.

Step 3
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 30 minutes. Allow to cool completely before frosting, about 1 hour.

Step 4
Mix frosting with ground cloves in a bowl. Spread over zucchini bars and cut into 16 squares.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

359
Calories
17g
Fat
51g
Carbs
4g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 16
Calories 359
% Daily Value *
Total Fat17g 21%
Saturated Fat6g 28%
Cholesterol39mg 13%
Sodium270mg 12%
Total Carbohydrate51g 19%
Dietary Fiber1g 4%
Total Sugars37g
Protein4g
Vitamin C3mg 14%
Calcium35mg 3%
Iron1mg 7%
Potassium137mg 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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