Carrot And Zucchini Bars With Citrus-Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

Name: Carrot And Zucchini Bars With Citrus-Cream Cheese Frosting
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; 1 1/2 cups carrots, shredded; 1 cup zucchini, shredded (~1 medium zucchini); 1/2 cup raisins (optional); 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional); 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 1/4 cup honey; 1 teaspoon vanilla; Citrus-Cream Cheese Frosting; 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened; 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted; 1 teaspoon lemons, zest of or 1 teaspoon orange zest

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 1/2 cups carrots, shredded
1 cup zucchini, shredded (~1 medium zucchini)
1/2 cup raisins (optional)
1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup honey
1 teaspoon vanilla
Citrus-Cream Cheese Frosting
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
1 teaspoon lemons, zest of or 1 teaspoon orange zest

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F.
2
In a large bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, baking powder, ginger and baking soda.
3
In another large bowl, combine eggs, carrot, zucchini, oil, honey, vanilla and walnuts and raisins, if used.
4
Add carrot mixture to flour mixture, stirring until just combined.
5
Spread batter into an ungreased 13x9-inch baking pan.
6
Bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
7
Cool in pan on a wire rack.
8
Frosting:in a medium mixing bowl, beat cream cheese with powdered sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until fluffy.
9
Fold in lemon/orange zest.
10
Frost and store in the refrigerator.
11
Cut into bars to serve.

1053

kcal

Calories

Fat

132

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger, and more.

Yes, Carrot And Zucchini Bars With Citrus-Cream Cheese Frosting falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Carrot And Zucchini Bars With Citrus-Cream Cheese Frosting

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