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The Best Zucchini Bars

The Best Zucchini Bars
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Indulge in the delightful taste of The Best Zucchini Bars, a perfect blend of moist spice cake and creamy cream cheese frosting. These bars are bursting with flavors from cinnamon, shredded zucchini, and crunchy walnuts, making them an irresistible treat for any occasion. Not only are they deliciously rich, but they also offer a healthy twist by sneaking in vegetables like zucchini and carrots. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or enjoying a cozy afternoon snack with coffee, these bars will surely impress everyone at the table.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 cups shredded zucchini
  • 1 small carrot (shredded)
  • 3/4 cup rolled oats
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/2 cup salted butter (room temperature)
  • 8 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine vegetable oil and granulated sugar. Add eggs one at a time and mix well. Stir in vanilla extract.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, and baking powder. Gradually add to wet ingredients until just combined.
  4. Fold in shredded zucchini, carrot, rolled oats, and walnuts until evenly mixed.
  5. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 24 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Allow to cool completely before frosting with a mixture of cream cheese, butter, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar.

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