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Zucchini Bars

By Lorraine

Moist and delicious Zucchini Bars with Spice Frosting pack a lot of flavor in each piece. The frosting has a hint of cloves that perfectly complements and makes them irresistible.Oh, the warm flavors of cinnamon and cloves make zucchini bars with spice frosting so irresistible. It is an easy recipe and just the right size when you don’t want lots of cake leftover.

 

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Zucchini bars with spice frosting are moist, delicious pack a lot of flavor in each piece. The frosting has a hint of cloves that perfectly complements and makes them irresistible.You can see the little flecks of cloves in the frosting. The flavor is not over-powering but gives a wonderful taste to each bite.

Preparing zucchini bars

Zucchini bars with spice frosting are moist, delicious pack a lot of flavor in each piece. The frosting has a hint of cloves that perfectly complements and makes them irresistible.After rinsing and drying the zucchini, grate enough to measure 1 cup.

 

Zucchini bars with spice frosting are moist, delicious pack a lot of flavor in each piece. The frosting has a hint of cloves that perfectly complements and makes them irresistible.In large bowl, combine the brown sugar, butter, vanilla and egg.

 

Zucchini bars with spice frosting are moist, delicious pack a lot of flavor in each piece. The frosting has a hint of cloves that perfectly complements and makes them irresistible.Mix until combined.

 

Zucchini bars with spice frosting are moist, delicious pack a lot of flavor in each piece. The frosting has a hint of cloves that perfectly complements and makes them irresistible.Add the flour, baking soda, cinnamon and 1/2 teaspoon cloves to the mixture and mix until combined.

 

Zucchini bars with spice frosting are moist, delicious pack a lot of flavor in each piece. The frosting has a hint of cloves that perfectly complements and makes them irresistible.Add the grated zucchini and chopped nuts.

 

 

Zucchini bars with spice frosting are moist, delicious pack a lot of flavor in each piece. The frosting has a hint of cloves that perfectly complements and makes them irresistible.

Fold in to combine.

 

Zucchini bars with spice frosting are moist, delicious pack a lot of flavor in each piece. The frosting has a hint of cloves that perfectly complements and makes them irresistible.Spread the batter into prepared pan and bake 25 to 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. When cake is finished baking, cool completely, about 1 hour.

Making the zucchini bars spice frosting

How to make the frosting for zucchini bard with spice frostingIn medium bowl, add the confectioners sugar, melted butter and cloves.

How to make the frosting for zucchini bars with spice frosting.Pour in the milk. It is best to start with 3 teaspoons and add additional milk as needed to get the desired consistency. 

 

How to make the frosting for zucchini bars with spice frosting.Stir until smooth and spreadable. 

 

How to make the frosting for zucchini bars with spice frosting.Spread the frosting over bars. This amount of frosting is enough for a thin coating. Double the frosting ingredients if you want thicker coverage. Cut into 6 rows by 4 rows for bars.

 

Perfect flavor combo in these zucchini bars with spice frosting are so moist and delicious. Easy recipe with cinnamon and a hint of cloves. A yummy dessert or coffee break treat.

 

 

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Zucchini Bars

source: Betty Crocker’s Best of Baking

PRINT RECIPE

The original recipe says the yield is 2 dozen bars. That seems like a stretch for a cake made in an 8 or 9-inch pan but a prefect size for a coffee or tea time treat. 

INGREDIENTS

  • 2/3 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup Gold Medal all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 cup shredded zucchini, drained
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts

Spice Frosting (Double quantities for thicker frosting layer)

  • 3/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon butter or margarine, softened
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 3 to 4 teaspoons milk

 

DIRECTIONS

Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom and sides of a 9- or 8-inch square pan. In large bowl, mix brown sugar, butter, vanilla and egg. Stir in flour, baking soda, cinnamon and 1/2 teaspoon cloves. Stir in zucchini and nuts. Spread in pan.

Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely, about 1 hour.

In a medium bowl, mix all frosting ingredients until smooth and spreadable. Spread frosting over bars. For bars, cut into 6 rows by 4 rows.
Makes 24 bars

Yummy Variation

Add 1/2 cup chopped dried cranberries to the recipe for Thanksgiving or Christmas flavors. Sprinkle with colorful sprinkles for a festive look!

 

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Filed Under: Cakes & Cupcakes, Recipes, Sweet Treats Tagged With: Baking, cake, dessert, vegetables, zucchini

Comments

  1. handmade by amalia says

    August 9, 2019 at 11:52 pm

    Oh, these look lovely. Any chance you deliver?
    Amalia
    xo

    Reply
  2. Ann Thompson says

    August 8, 2019 at 3:57 pm

    Another delicious use for zucchini

    Reply

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