Cinnamon Frosted Zucchini Bars
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Cinnamon Frosted Zucchini Bars
Description
Cinnamon Frosted Zucchini Bars feature a batter made from all-purpose flour, baking powder, margarine, sugars, eggs, vanilla, shredded zucchini, and coconut. The zucchini adds moisture and a faint vegetable note, while the coconut contributes texture and flavor depth. After baking at 350 degrees for 30 minutes, the bars are cooled thoroughly before being topped with a smooth cinnamon frosting made from powdered sugar, milk, melted margarine, cinnamon, and vanilla.
The bars are sliced into 36 pieces, making them suitable for sharing. Their softness combined with the creamy cinnamon topping offers a pleasant contrast in texture, with the warmth of cinnamon complementing the subtle zucchini flavor.
Ingredients
For the Bars:
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 3/4 cup margarine
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 cups zucchini shredded
- 1 cup coconut
For the Cinnamon Frosting:
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 3 Tablespoons milk
- 3 Tablespoons margarine melted
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
Instructions
For the Bars:
- Grease a 15x10" jelly roll pan. Set aside.
- Mix together flour and baking powder; set aside. In large mixing bowl beat margarine on medium speed for 30 seconds. Add sugars; beat till fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla; beat well.
- Stir in flour mixture. Stir in zucchini and coconut. Spread evenly in pan.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until toothpick tests done. Cool completely in pan on wire rack. Frost with cinnamon frosting and cut into bars. Makes 36 bars.
For the Cinnamon Frosting:
- To prepare cinnamon frosting, combine frosting ingredients in a medium sized bowl and blend until smooth.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 16servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 315 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 315kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 47g | 16% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 139mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 135mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 35g | 70% |
| Vitamin A | 540IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 39mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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