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Frosted Zucchini Bars
Frosted Zucchini Bars are a quick bread-cake hybrid with wonderful flavor and texture!
Ingredients
For the bars:
- 2 cups (240 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup (150 g) firmly packed light brown sugar
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups shredded zucchini, well drained (about 2 medium zucchini)
- 1 cup chopped nuts
For the frosting:
- 4 ounces (113 g) cream cheese, at room temperature
- 5 tablespoons (70 g) unsalted butter, softened
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 to 3 cups (220 to 330 g) confectioners’ sugar
- chopped nuts, for garnish
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Instructions
To make the bars:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9"x 13"x 2" baking pan.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
- Using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat the butter, brown sugar, and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla.
- Reduce mixer speed to low. Gradually add the flour mixture, mixing just until combined. Stir in the zucchini and nuts.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared pan, and spread evenly.
- Bake 25 to 30 minutes, or until the bars are golden brown and a pick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan on a wire rack.
To make the frosting:
- Using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat the cream cheese, butter, and vanilla until thoroughly combined.
- Gradually add the sugar, and mix until smooth.
- Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled bars. Sprinkle chopped nuts over the top if you like.
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