Description
Moist and spiced zucchini bars topped with a rich, glossy caramel frosting. A perfect balance of comfort and indulgence, these bars are ideal for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups grated zucchini (squeezed to remove excess moisture)
1/2 cup melted unsalted butter
Caramel Frosting (see below)
Caramel Frosting:
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 cup brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4–5 cups powdered sugar
3–4 tablespoons whole milk
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
Line an 11×7-inch baking dish with parchment paper
In a medium bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt
In a large bowl, whisk eggs, brown sugar, granulated sugar, milk, and vanilla
Stir in grated zucchini and melted butter until well combined
Add the dry ingredients to the wet and mix until just incorporated
Transfer the batter to the prepared baking dish and spread evenly
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean
Let the bars cool completely on a wire rack before making the frosting
Notes
To make the caramel frosting: In a saucepan, melt butter, add brown sugar and salt, and stir over medium heat until smooth and glossy. Remove from heat, let cool slightly, then stir in vanilla extract. Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing until smooth. Add milk one tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is reached.
Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
For a vegan version, use plant-based butter and substitute eggs with a flax egg (1 tablespoon ground flaxseed mixed with 3 tablespoons water, let sit for 5 minutes until gel-like).
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg