Description
A delightful homemade treat that combines the freshness of zucchini with the bright flavor of lemon, topped with a creamy lemon cream cheese frosting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups plain flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup white sugar
- Zest from 2 lemons
- 3/4 cup neutral oil (grapeseed, canola, or vegetable)
- 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla flavoring
- 2 cups shredded zucchini
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 to 4 cups confectioners’ sugar
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp grated lemon zest
- Small pinch salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix the sugar, lemon zest, and oil until well combined.
- Add the eggs, lemon juice, and vanilla to the sugar mixture and mix well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the shredded zucchini until evenly distributed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- While the bars are baking, prepare the lemon cream cheese frosting by beating the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth.
- Add the confectioners’ sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and salt, and mix until creamy and well combined.
- Once the bars are cooled, spread the frosting evenly over the top.
- Cut into squares and serve.
Notes
- For a lighter version, you can substitute half of the oil with applesauce.
- Make sure to squeeze out excess moisture from the shredded zucchini before adding it to the batter.
- These bars can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Zesty Lemon Zucchini Bars, Zucchini recipe, Zucchini dessert, Lemon Zucchini