Zucchini Bars With Caramel Frosting Recipe

Name: Zucchini Bars With Caramel Frosting
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 eggs; 1 cup sugar; 1/3 cup brown sugar; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 1/4 cup applesauce (can be substituted for another 1/4 cup oil); 1/2 cup orange juice; 1 tsp almond extract (can substitute vanilla as well); 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup whole wheat flour; 2 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/2 tsp ground cloves or ginger; 2 tsp baking powder; 1 tsp baking soda; 1-1/2 - 2 cups shredded zucchini; 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, optional; Cooking Spray; CARAMEL FROSTING; 1 cup packed brown sugar; 1/2 cup butter or margarine; 1/4 cup milk; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1-1/2 to 2 cups confectioner's sugar

Servings: persons

3 eggs
1 cup sugar
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup applesauce (can be substituted for another 1/4 cup oil)
1/2 cup orange juice
1 tsp almond extract (can substitute vanilla as well)
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground cloves or ginger
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1-1/2 - 2 cups shredded zucchini
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, optional
Cooking Spray
CARAMEL FROSTING
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter or margarine
1/4 cup milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
1-1/2 to 2 cups confectioner's sugar

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Spray 13in. x 9in. x 2in. baking dish with cooking spray. In mixing bowl, beat eggs, sugar, oil, orange juice and extract. Combine dry ingredients; add to the egg mixture and mix well. Add zucchini and mix well. Add chopped nuts (opt). Pour into greased baking dish. Bake at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes or until toothpick inserted near center comes out clean. Cool. For frosting, combine brown sugar, butter and milk in a saucepan; bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Cool to lukewarm. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until frosting reaches spreading consistency. Frost bars.

1356

kcal

Calories

Fat

202

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 eggs, 1 cup sugar, 1/3 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup vegetable oil, and more.

Yes, Zucchini Bars With Caramel 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.

Zucchini Bars With Caramel Frosting

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