Description
Frosted Zucchini Spice Bars are a delightful blend of moist, spiced goodness topped with creamy frosting. Infused with warm cinnamon and nutmeg, these bars transform humble zucchini into an irresistible dessert. Perfect for potlucks, afternoon snacks, or cozy gatherings, they provide a unique way to enjoy vegetables while satisfying your sweet cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup grated zucchini
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- For the Frosting: 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Grate one medium zucchini and squeeze out excess moisture using a clean kitchen towel.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine sugar and eggs until well mixed. Stir in melted butter and fold in grated zucchini.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool completely before frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (45g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg