Description
Moist zucchini bars topped with a sweet caramel frosting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 3 cups grated zucchini (about 3 medium)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 1/4 cup butter, melted (for frosting)
- 2 tablespoons milk (for frosting)
- 1/4 cup caramel sauce (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
- In a separate large bowl, combine the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vegetable oil. Mix well.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in the grated zucchini.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the bars cool completely on a wire rack.
- To make the frosting, whisk together the powdered sugar, melted butter, and milk until smooth.
- Stir the caramel sauce into the frosting mixture until you reach your desired consistency.
- Spread the caramel frosting evenly over the cooled zucchini bars. Cut into squares before serving.
Notes
- Squeeze excess moisture from the grated zucchini before adding it to the batter for a less soggy bar.
- You can add 1/2 cup of chopped nuts, like walnuts or pecans, to the batter if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 35 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: zucchini bars, caramel frosting, baked dessert, vegetable cake, sweet treat