Garden Fresh Zucchini Cream Cheese Delight Bars
Transform your garden's bounty into a delightful dessert with these Garden Fresh Zucchini Cream Cheese Delight Bars. Perfectly moist and infused with warm spices, these bars are a delicious way to use up that abundant zucchini. Topped with a creamy and luscious cream cheese frosting, each bite is a perfect balance of sweetness and spice. Great for sharing at parties, potlucks, or simply enjoying at home, this recipe yields about 2 dozen bars that will surely become a family favorite!
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Servings
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Calories
14
Ingredients
Ingredients
vegetable oil
1 cup
sugar
1 1/2 cups
eggs
4 (lightly beaten)
all-purpose flour
2 cups (sifted)
baking powder
2 teaspoons
baking soda
1 teaspoon
salt
1/4 teaspoon
ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons
ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon
zucchini
3 cups (coarsely shredded)
cream cheese
3 ounces (softened)
butter
2 tablespoons (softened)
vanilla extract
1 teaspoon
powdered sugar
2 cups (sifted)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius) and lightly grease a 15 x 10 x 1 inch jellyroll pan.
2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the vegetable oil, sugar, and eggs. Use an electric mixer to beat the mixture on medium speed until it is well combined and creamy.
3
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, and ground cloves until thoroughly mixed.
4
Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet mixture, beating on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix - it's okay if it's slightly lumpy. Stir in the coarsely shredded zucchini until evenly distributed in the batter.
5
Pour the batter into the prepared jellyroll pan, spreading it evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the bars comes out clean.
6
Once baked, remove the pan from the oven and allow the bars to cool in the pan on a wire rack.
7
While the bars are cooling, prepare the cream cheese frosting. In a small mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, softened butter, and vanilla extract. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until the mixture is light and fluffy.
8
Gradually add the sifted powdered sugar to the cream cheese mixture, beating until the frosting is smooth and well combined.
9
Once the bars have cooled down, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top using a spatula. Cut into squares or rectangles, serve, and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the name of this recipe?
The recipe is called Garden Fresh Zucchini Cream Cheese Delight Bars.
What is the main vegetable featured in this dessert?
The main vegetable used is zucchini.
How many cups of zucchini are needed?
You will need 3 cups of zucchini for this recipe.
How should the zucchini be prepared?
The zucchini should be coarsely shredded.
What kind of frosting is used on these bars?
The bars are topped with a creamy and luscious cream cheese frosting.
How many bars does this recipe typically yield?
This recipe yields about 2 dozen bars.
What is the required oven temperature?
The oven should be preheated to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).
What size pan is recommended for baking?
A 15 x 10 x 1 inch jellyroll pan should be used.
How long do the bars need to bake?
The bars bake for approximately 25 minutes.
What warm spices are included in the batter?
The batter is infused with ground cinnamon and ground cloves.
What type of oil is used in the batter?
The recipe calls for 1 cup of vegetable oil.
How many eggs are required for the recipe?
The recipe requires 4 eggs.
Should the eggs be prepared in any specific way?
The eggs should be lightly beaten.
What type of flour is used?
The recipe uses 2 cups of sifted all-purpose flour.
How much sugar is used in the bar batter?
You will need 1 1/2 cups of sugar.
Does the recipe use baking powder or baking soda?
It uses both: 2 teaspoons of baking powder and 1 teaspoon of baking soda.
What is the first step of the preparation?
Preheat your oven and lightly grease your jellyroll pan.
How should the wet ingredients be mixed?
Combine the oil, sugar, and eggs using an electric mixer on medium speed until well combined and creamy.
Should I overmix the batter?
No, beat until just combined; it is okay if the mixture is slightly lumpy.
When is the shredded zucchini added?
The zucchini is stirred in after the dry ingredients have been gradually added to the wet mixture.
How do I know when the bars are finished baking?
They are done when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
How should the bars be cooled?
Allow the bars to cool in the pan on a wire rack.
What are the ingredients for the frosting?
The frosting ingredients are cream cheese, butter, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar.
How much cream cheese is needed for the frosting?
The frosting requires 3 ounces of softened cream cheese.
How much butter is used in the frosting?
The frosting uses 2 tablespoons of softened butter.
How much vanilla extract is added to the frosting?
The recipe calls for 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
How much powdered sugar is needed for the cream cheese frosting?
You will need 2 cups of sifted powdered sugar.
How should the frosting be prepared?
Beat the cream cheese, butter, and vanilla until fluffy, then gradually add powdered sugar until smooth.
When should the frosting be applied to the bars?
Spread the frosting evenly over the top once the bars have cooled down.
How should the bars be served?
Cut the bars into squares or rectangles after frosting and enjoy.