Zucchini Bars with Spice Frosting

Name: Zucchini Bars with Spice Frosting
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h 50 min
Yield: 1 9x13-inch baking pan
Ingredients: 1 ⅓ cups packed brown sugar; ½ cup butter, softened; 2 eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; ½ teaspoon ground cloves; 2 cups shredded zucchini; 1 cup chopped walnuts; 1 (16 ounce) package cream cheese frosting; ¼ teaspoon ground cloves

Rating: 4.57 stars

61 Ratings
44 Reviews
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Zucchini bars are a Brempong family favorite!

By Cindy Brempong

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Recipe Summary

prep:

20 mins

cook:

30 mins

additional:

1 hr

total:

1 hr 50 mins

Servings:

Yield:

1 9x13-inch baking pan

Nutrition Info

Directions

Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a 9x13-inch baking pan.

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Step 2
Mix brown sugar, butter, eggs, and vanilla extract together in a bowl. Stir in flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and cloves. Stir in zucchini and walnuts. Spread batter into the prepared baking pan.
Step 3
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 30 minutes. Allow to cool completely before frosting, about 1 hour.
Step 4
Mix frosting with cloves in a bowl. Spread over the zucchini bars.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

359 calories; protein 3.9g; carbohydrates 51.2g; fat 16.5g; cholesterol 38.5mg; sodium 269.5mg. Full Nutrition

Reviews (44)

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lutzflcat

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04/23/2018

4.22.18 Never ever would you know there s zucchini in these bars (fooled my hubby) unless somebody told you. This is just a delicious and super moist spice cake. I can understand how this is a Brempong Family Favorite because it s REALLY good! Thanks for sharing your recipe I wouldn t change a thing. Read More

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Connie Horner

09/08/2018

Oh I was so surprised to find this cake was dry. I have made zucchini cakes in the past and they were always so moist. Good flavor though. Read More

61 Ratings

5 star values: 41
4 star values: 16
3 star values: 2
2 star values: 2
1 star values: 0

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lutzflcat

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04/22/2018

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Bev

06/18/2018

Wasn't sure I wanted to use cloves in frosting but stuck to recipe. I'm happy I did because this cake is amazing. I will be making it again and again. Thank you for this delicious recipe. Read More

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Paula

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04/22/2018

I had only 1 zucchini so I halved this recipe. I also don't care for canned frosting so I made Basic Cream Cheese Frosting from this site. I wasn't sure about adding the cloves to the frosting but decided to follow the recipe. Everything about this recipe is delicious! I would definitely make it again! Read More

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Debra Sommer

06/25/2018

I followed this recipe to a tee and really enjoyed it despite it not being as moist as I thought it would be. While in the process of making the bar I thought that it may have ended up a bit sweet for us but it wasn t. Not overly sweet at all. I popped half of the end product in the freezer and it freezes beautifully. I ve been enjoying a piece each day with my mid morning coffee. Read More

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Sandra Johnson

06/18/2018

Have making these for 35 yrs!!! Great cake..sometimes combine grated carrots...both make as Some quick breads like the pumpkin too...I make these during holidays and pass too neighborsO:-) Read More

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Vikki Hedrick-Hallen

07/01/2018

Very cake like. Is hub fav now and no frosting used. Read More

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Kathy Letzring-Blocker

06/26/2018

Very good & moist! I added a little pumpkin spice for extra ump. Maybe next time I might add a grated carrot or some raisins... Read More

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Erin Molden Howard

06/25/2018

I'll make it again..but it seems like a cake than a bar. Read More

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Vikki Hutchinson Russell

06/26/2018

Made these for the first time exactly by recipe. Wonderful! Read More

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Connie Horner

09/08/2018

Oh I was so surprised to find this cake was dry. I have made zucchini cakes in the past and they were always so moist. Good flavor though. Read More

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Zucchini Bars with Spice Frosting

Servings Per Recipe: 16
Calories: 359.2

% Daily Value *

protein: 8 %

carbohydrates: 17 %

dietary fiber: 5 %

sugars:

fat: 25 %

saturated fat: 28 %

cholesterol: 13 %

vitamin a iu: 5 %

niacin equivalents: 14 %

vitamin b6: 6 %

vitamin c: 5 %

folate: 11 %

calcium: 4 %

iron: 7 %

magnesium: 8 %

potassium: 4 %

sodium: 11 %

thiamin: 17 %

calories from fat:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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lutzflcat

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04/22/2018

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Bev

06/18/2018

Wasn't sure I wanted to use cloves in frosting but stuck to recipe. I'm happy I did because this cake is amazing. I will be making it again and again. Thank you for this delicious recipe.

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Paula

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04/22/2018

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Debra Sommer

06/25/2018

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Sandra Johnson

06/18/2018

Have making these for 35 yrs!!! Great cake..sometimes combine grated carrots...both make as Some quick breads like the pumpkin too...I make these during holidays and pass too neighborsO:-)

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Vikki Hedrick-Hallen