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Spiced Ginger Carrot and Zucchini Bars with Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting

Spiced Ginger Carrot and Zucchini Bars with Lemon Frosting Delight

Delight in these Spiced Ginger Carrot and Zucchini Bars with Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting, a unique dessert that combines vegetables into a moist and guilt-free treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bars
  • 2 cups grated Carrots squeeze out excess moisture
  • 1 cup grated Zucchini squeeze out excess moisture
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour use spoon-and-level method
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 tablespoon Ground Ginger adjust to taste
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar can use granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil
  • 1/2 cup Honey
  • 3 large Eggs use room temperature
  • 1 cup Walnuts optional
For the Frosting
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • 13x9x2-inch baking pan
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare the ingredients and an ungreased 13x9x2-inch baking pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk the eggs, brown sugar, vegetable oil, honey, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  3. Gently fold in the grated carrots, zucchini, and optional walnuts until evenly incorporated.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, ground ginger, and baking soda until well combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
  6. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top.
  7. Bake for about 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
  9. In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese with powdered sugar, lemon zest, and lemon juice until fluffy.
  10. Frost the cooled bars evenly with the lemon cream cheese frosting.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 140mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 450IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, squeeze excess moisture from the zucchini and carrots before mixing. Allow bars to cool completely before frosting to maintain the frosting's texture.

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