Ingredients and Weight:
- 2 cups grated zucchini (1 medium zucchini)
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Spice Frosting:
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 4 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
Preparation Time:
15 minutes
Cooking Time:
30 minutes
Difficulty Level:
2 (Easy)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, combine the zucchini, flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, oil, and vanilla extract.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the bars cool completely in the pan.
For the Spice Frosting:
1. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth.
2. Add the confectioners' sugar, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves and mix until well combined.
3. Spread the frosting over the cooled zucchini bars.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Protein: 5g
Dish Characteristics:
- Moist and flavorful zucchini bars
- Aromatic and warming spice frosting
- Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a light dessert
User Comments:
- "These bars are absolutely delicious! The zucchini adds a nice touch of moisture and the spice frosting is the perfect touch." - Sarah W.
- "I made these for a party and everyone raved about them. They were gone in no time!" - John S.
- "I love the combination of zucchini and spices in these bars. They're a great way to use up any extra zucchini from the garden." - Mary B.
Special Precautions and Tips:
- To make sure your zucchini bars are moist, grate the zucchini using the largest holes on your grater.
- If you don't have cream cheese, you can substitute it with an equal amount of mascarpone cheese.
- To make your frosting even more flavorful, add 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts or pecans.
