Soft and moist cinnamon zucchini bars topped with rich, nutty brown butter frosting.
Prep Time:20minutes minutes
Cook Time:40minutes minutes
Servings:24 servings
Ingredients
- ▢2 cups all-purpose flour
- ▢1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ▢1 teaspoon baking powder
- ▢½ teaspoon salt
- ▢1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ▢1 cup vegetable oil
- ▢3 large eggs
- ▢2 cups shredded zucchini about 2 medium zucchini
- ▢1 ½ cups chopped pecans optional
Brown Butter Frosting
- ▢6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ▢6 cups powdered sugar
- ▢1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ▢8-10 tablespoons milk more or less as needed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and grease a 15x10x1 inch pan with nonstick cooking spray.
- Whisk 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon salt, and 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon together in a medium bowl. Set aside.
- Add 1 ½ cups granulated sugar, 1 cup vegetable oil, and 3 large eggs to a large mixing bowl and whisk together until smooth. Add the flour mixture and mix until just incorporated.
- Stir in 2 cups shredded zucchini and 1 ½ cups chopped pecans. Spread evenly in the prepared pan.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the bars cool completely.
Brown Butter Frosting
- Heat a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat. Add 6 tablespoons unsalted butter to the pan and cook, stirring occasionally, until it begins to brown, about 5 to 8 minutes. Remove the butter to cool slightly.
- Use a hand mixer to combine the browned butter with 6 cups powdered sugarand 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Add 8-10 tablespoons milk until smooth and spreadable. Spread evenly over the cooled bars and serve.
Notes
Leftover Instructions
- Room Temperature: Zucchini bars with butter frosting will keep at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- In the Refrigerator: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.
- In the Freezer: Chill the cooled bars for 2 hours, then freeze them in an airtight container with parchment between layers for up to 3 months. Thaw in a single layer at room temperature before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 370kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 3gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 79mgPotassium: 85mgFiber: 1gSugar: 43gVitamin A: 154IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.