Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our delectable Carrot and Zucchini Bars, a harmonious blend of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. These delightful treats offer a symphony of sweet and savory, with tender carrots and zucchini adding a moist, nutrient-rich base. Perfectly balanced with warm spices, a hint of citrus, and a creamy, tangy cream cheese frosting, these bars are sure to be a hit at any gathering. Join us as we embark on a step-by-step guide to creating this irresistible dessert, along with variations and additional recipes to satisfy every craving. From classic zucchini bread to indulgent carrot cake, our collection celebrates the versatility of these garden favorites.
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CARROT ZUCCHINI BARS WITH LEMON LIME FROSTING
I got this recipe from a friend several years ago on a handwritten card. She told me they were her family's favorite. And my family and friends like these very much, also. There appear to be several version of this on the net and the BHG version is the closest I have found to this recipe so it may have originated there.
Provided by Kathie Carr
Categories Other Desserts
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl mix together flour, brown sugar, baking powder, ginger, and baking soda. In another bowl stir together eggs, carrot, zucchini, raisins, walnuts, oil, honey, and vanilla.
- 2. Add carrot mixture to flour mixture and stir just until mixed. Spread batter in an un-greased 9 by 13 inch cake pan. Bake for 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center of bar comes out clean. Cool pan on a wire rack and when cool frost with Lemon-Lime Frosting.
- 3. FROSTING: In a medium mixer bowl combine cream cheese, and powdered sugar. When well mixed and fluffy add lemon and lime peel. Frost bars. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator.
CARROT AND ZUCCHINI BARS
These are wonderful! After you bake them and put the topping on. Stick them in the frige let them get cold. Full of flavor and healthy!
Provided by Rachel Weyerman @Mennonite_Girl_
Categories Cakes
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In large bowl combine flour, baking powder, ginger, and baking soda. In another large bowl stir together eggs, carrot, zucchini, brown sugar, raisins, walnuts, oil, honey, and vanilla. Add carrot mixture to flour mixture, stirring just untill comvined. Spread batter in an ungreased 13x9x2" baking pan.
- Bake about 20min. or untill a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool in pan on a wire rack. Frost with citrus cream cheese frosting. Cut into bars.
- Citrus cream cheese frosting In a bowl beat one 8 oz package softened cream cheese and 1 cup powered sugar with an electric mixture on medium speed untill fluffy. Stir in 1tsp finely shredded lemon peal.
- Frost when cool. Cut into bars.
CARROT AND ZUCCHINI BARS WITH CITRUS-CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
Make and share this Carrot and Zucchini Bars With Citrus-Cream Cheese Frosting recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Roosie
Categories Breakfast
Time 55m
Yield 36 bars
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, baking powder, ginger and baking soda.
- In another large bowl, combine eggs, carrot, zucchini, oil, honey, vanilla and walnuts and raisins, if used.
- Add carrot mixture to flour mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Spread batter into an ungreased 13x9-inch baking pan.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool in pan on a wire rack.
- Frosting:in a medium mixing bowl, beat cream cheese with powdered sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until fluffy.
- Fold in lemon/orange zest.
- Frost and store in the refrigerator.
- Cut into bars to serve.
CARROT ZUCCHINI BARS WITH LEMON CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
Getting the kids to eat their veggies has never been so easy! Personally, I like to make them without the walnuts, but I'm sure it's just as good with them in!
Provided by LibraChick93093
Categories Dessert
Time 45m
Yield 36 bars, 36 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, brown sugar, oil, honey, and vanilla. Don't worry about clumps of the brown sugar, those will dissolve as it sits while you prepare the remaining ingredients. Then fold in the carrot, zucchini, and walnuts.
- In another bowl combine add the flour, baking powder, ginger, and baking soda. Whisk to blend together.
- Add to flour mixture to the wet mixture. Stir just until combined. Spread batter into a greased 13x9 inch baking pan.
- Bake about 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack.
- Once the cake is cooled prepare the frosting. In a medium mixing bowl, beat the fosting ingredients with an electric mixer on medium speed until fluffy. Spread or pipe the frosting over the cooled bars.
Tips:
- For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free flour.
- To make the bars ahead of time, bake them according to the recipe and then let them cool completely. Wrap them tightly in plastic wrap and freeze for up to 2 months. When ready to serve, thaw the bars overnight in the refrigerator or at room temperature for several hours.
- You can use any type of citrus fruit for the frosting. Lemons, limes, oranges, and grapefruits all work well.
- If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of milk. Let it sit for 5 minutes before using.
- You can also add other ingredients to the bars, such as chopped nuts, dried fruit, or chocolate chips.
Conclusion:
Carrot and zucchini bars with citrus cream cheese frosting are a delicious and healthy snack or dessert. They are perfect for potlucks, picnics, or bake sales. These bars also make a great gift for friends and family. With their moist texture, sweet flavor, and tangy frosting, these bars are sure to be a hit!
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