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Frosted Zucchini Spice Bars 1 Amazing Secret Recipe

Frosted Zucchini Spice Bars 1 Amazing Secret Recipe

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Warmly spiced zucchini bars with a sweet frosting, these Frosted Zucchini Spice Bars are a delightful treat that combines the goodness of zucchini with aromatic spices and a luscious frosting. Perfect for any occasion, these bars are sure to be a hit with family and friends.

Ingredients

For the Bars:

  • 1 cup grated zucchini
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

For the Frosting:

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven and prepare pan: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease/flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
  2. Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. Prepare dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
  5. Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Add zucchini: Fold in grated zucchini.
  7. Bake: Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. Prepare frosting: Whisk together powdered sugar and milk until smooth.
  9. Frost bars: Once bars are cool, spread frosting evenly over the top.
  10. Serve: Cut into squares and enjoy!

Notes

  • Make sure the zucchini is grated finely.
  • Squeeze out any excess moisture from the grated zucchini before adding to the batter.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

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