Best Zucchini Bars
The Best Zucchini Bars are a perfect mix of cozy and sweet — soft, moist, and loaded with warm spice flavor. You’d never guess there’s a veggie hiding inside!
Ingredients
Zucchini Bars
- 2 cups zucchini, grated (about 3 zucchini)
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup vegetable or canola oil
- 3 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cream Cheese Frosting
- 2 8 oz blocks cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 10x15-inch baking pan.
- Prep the zucchini: Grate and lightly squeeze out excess moisture using a paper towel or clean kitchen towel.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk eggs, sugars, oil, and vanilla until smooth.
- Combine: Stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture just until combined, then fold in the grated zucchini.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool until slightly warm before frosting.
- Make the frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter until creamy. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and a pinch of salt(if desired). Mix until smooth and fluffy.
- Frost and slice: Spread frosting over slightly warm bars. Slice into squares and enjoy!
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