Best 8 Zucchini Bars With Caramel Frosting Recipes

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Zucchini bars with caramel frosting is a delightful treat that combines the goodness of zucchini with the richness of caramel. This delectable dessert is perfect for any occasion, whether it's a family gathering, a potluck, or a special celebration. The moist and tender zucchini bars are studded with grated zucchini, adding a subtle sweetness and a boost of nutrition. The creamy caramel frosting on top is the perfect finishing touch, providing a luscious and decadent flavor that complements the zucchini bars perfectly. It's an easy-to-make recipe that yields a moist, flavorful, and incredibly delicious dessert.

But that's not all! This article also features two additional recipes that are sure to tantalize your taste buds. The zucchini bread recipe offers a classic take on this beloved treat, with a moist and flavorful crumb that's bursting with zucchini goodness. And for those who prefer a gluten-free option, the zucchini muffins recipe delivers a delightful combination of flavors and textures, with a moist and tender interior and a crispy, golden-brown exterior.

So, whether you're looking for a classic zucchini bread, a moist and flavorful zucchini bar, or a gluten-free zucchini muffin, this article has something for everyone. Get ready to indulge in the deliciousness of zucchini with these three irresistible recipes!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

THE BEST ZUCCHINI BARS



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These are the best zucchini bars! They taste like a moist spice cake with a cream cheese frosting. You'll find cinnamon, shredded zucchini and carrots, and walnuts in these bars. This is one of the best zucchini recipes I can think of!

Provided by Miranda Couse

Categories     Dessert

Time 49m

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup vegetable oil
2 cups granulated sugar
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
2 cups shredded zucchini
1 small carrot (shredded)
3/4 cup rolled oats
1 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup salted butter (room temperature)
8 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.Grease a 17x11x1 or 15x10x1 pan.
  • In a large bowl, add oil, sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Mix with a hand mixer for 1 minute until well combined.
  • In a separate bowl, sift flour, cinnamon, salt, baking soda, and baking powder. Whisk to combine.
  • Add the dry ingredients in with the wet ingredients. Mix with a hand mixer on low until the dry ingredients are incorporated.
  • Fold in the shredded zucchini and carrots.
  • Fold in rolled oats and walnuts.
  • Spread out on prepared pan. Place in the oven and bake for 24 minutes. Let cool completely and frost.
  • In a large bowl, combine butter and cream cheese. Beat with the hand mixer until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
  • Add in vanilla and powdered sugar. Mix on low until the powdered sugar is well incorporated. Turn mixer on high and mix for an additional minute or two.
  • Spread on cooled bars with an offset spatula.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 452 kcal, Carbohydrate 51 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 27 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Sodium 351 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 36 g, TransFat 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 serving

FROSTED ZUCCHINI BARS



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"I grow tons of zucchini in my garden-and this is a wonderful way to share it," says green thumb Sandi Laskowski of Rapid City, South Dakota. "These moist tender bars are topped with a yummy caramel cream cheese frosting. When I bring a plateful of them to work, they're always a hit!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 18 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

3 eggs
1-1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup canola oil
1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups shredded zucchini
1 cup chopped dates
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
CARAMEL CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:
10 caramels
1 tablespoon water
3 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese
2-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a bowl, beat the eggs, sugar, oil, applesauce and vanilla. Combine the dry ingredients; add to the egg mixture and mix well. Stir in zucchini, dates and walnuts. Spread into a 13x9-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack., In a saucepan, heat caramels and water over low heat until caramels are melted, stirring occasionally. In a bowl, beat cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Add caramel mixture and salt; mix well. Spread over cooled bars.

Nutrition Facts :

ZUCCHINI BARS WITH SPICE FROSTING



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Zucchini bars are a Brempong family favorite!

Provided by Cindy Brempong

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash

Time 1h50m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 ⅓ cups packed brown sugar
½ cup butter, softened
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground cloves
2 cups shredded zucchini
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 (16 ounce) package cream cheese frosting
¼ teaspoon ground cloves

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  • Mix brown sugar, butter, eggs, and vanilla extract together in a bowl. Stir in flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and cloves. Stir in zucchini and walnuts. Spread batter into the prepared baking pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 30 minutes. Allow to cool completely before frosting, about 1 hour.
  • Mix frosting with cloves in a bowl. Spread over the zucchini bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 359.2 calories, Carbohydrate 51.2 g, Cholesterol 38.5 mg, Fat 16.5 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 269.5 mg, Sugar 36.7 g

ZUCCHINI BARS



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This snack cake is so delicious that my family can eat the entire batch in one day! Very easy and moist.

Provided by AMISPKRIS

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash

Time 1h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 eggs
1 cup vegetable oil
2 cups white sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups grated zucchini
½ cup margarine
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, room temperature
2 ½ cups confectioners' sugar, sifted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch pan.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the eggs, oil, sugar and vanilla until well blended. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; stir into the sugar mixture. Mix in the zucchini. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • To make the frosting, blend together the margarine, cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Spread over warm cake. Allow cake to cool completely before cutting into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 590.1 calories, Carbohydrate 77.9 g, Cholesterol 54.3 mg, Fat 29.7 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 540 mg, Sugar 58.5 g

ZUCCHINI BARS



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Here's another baking classic that belongs in everyone's recipe box. A clove-scented homemade frosting makes a good thing even better!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h40m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 14

2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg
1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup shredded zucchini, drained
1/2 cup chopped nuts
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon butter or margarine, softened
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
3 to 4 teaspoons milk

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom and sides of 9- or 8-inch square pan. In large bowl, mix brown sugar, butter, vanilla and egg. Stir in flour, baking soda, cinnamon and 1/2 teaspoon cloves. Stir in zucchini and nuts. Spread in pan.
  • Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  • In medium bowl, mix all frosting ingredients until smooth and spreadable. Spread frosting over bars. For bars, cut into 6 rows by 4 rows.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 95, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 75 mg

ZUCCHINI BARS WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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Yummy way to use up that over-abundance of zucchini from your garden. This makes about 2 dozen bars.

Provided by breezermom

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 2 dozen bars

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups sugar
4 eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
3 cups zucchini, coarsely shredded
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups powdered sugar, sifted

Steps:

  • Bars:.
  • Combine oil, sugar, and eggs in a large mixing bowl; beat at medium speed until well blended.
  • In another bowl, combine the flour and next 5 ingredients; stir well. Add the flour mixture to the creamed mixture, beating until well blended. Stir in zucchini.
  • Pour the batter into an ungreased 15 x 10 x 1 inch jellyroll pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool in the pan on a wire rack. Once cool, spread cream cheese frosting evenly over the top; cut into bars.
  • Frosting:.
  • Combine the cream cheese, butter, and vanilla in a small mixing bowl; beat at medium speed until light and fluffy. Add the powdered sugar, beating until the frosting is smooth. Spread on the cooled zucchini bars.

CARAMEL-FROSTED ZUCCHINI BARS



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What a delicious way to use up all that summer zucchini! The caramel frosting on these moist bars add so much to this recipe. My frosting set up fast, so I spread and frosted at the same time. You can cut your bars small or large size, I liked mine smaller. My kids really liked this, but I never mention they had zucchini in them! (hehe)!

Provided by Aunt Paula

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 43m

Yield 24-36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 1/4 cups margarine
2 cups packed brown sugar
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 eggs
3 cups flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
2 cups grated zucchini
1/2 cup miniature chocolate chip
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 cup milk
1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Cream 3/4 cup softened margarine, 1 cup brown sugar, sugar, vanilla and eggs in bowl.
  • Sift in next 6 dry ingredients, mixing well.
  • Fold in zucchini, chocolate chips and walnuts in that order.
  • Spread in greased and floured 10x15-inch baking pan.
  • Bake at 375° for 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Bring 1/2 cup melted margarine, 1 cup brown sugar and milk to a boil in saucepan.
  • Boil for 3 minutes.
  • Stir in confectioners' sugar.
  • Spread over cake; cut into bars.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 315.2, Fat 12.8, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 18, Sodium 317.6, Carbohydrate 48.9, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 35.6, Protein 3

ZUCCHINI BARS WITH BROWNED BUTTER FROSTING



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Have zucchini? Bake bars and top with a homemade browned butter frosting. Mmm.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 cups shredded zucchini (about 2 medium)
1 1/2 cups chopped pecans
48 pecan halves, if desired
6 tablespoons butter (do not use margarine)
6 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
8 to 10 tablespoons milk

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom and sides of 15x10x1-inch pan with shortening or spray with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, beat granulated sugar, oil and eggs with electric mixer on medium speed, or mix with spoon. Stir in flour, baking powder, salt and cinnamon. Stir in zucchini and pecans. Spread in pan.
  • Bake 30 to 40 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean and top is golden brown. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  • Meanwhile, in 4-quart saucepan, heat butter over medium heat until light golden brown; remove from heat. Stir in powdered sugar, vanilla and milk until smooth and spreadable. Spread Browned Butter Frosting on cooled bars. For bars, cut into 8 rows by 6 rows. Top each bar with pecan half.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 50 mg, Sugar 21 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • For the best results, use fresh zucchini. Grating the zucchini helps to release its moisture, which makes the bars moist and tender.
  • Be sure to drain the grated zucchini well before adding it to the batter. This will help prevent the bars from becoming too watery.
  • Do not overmix the batter. Overmixing can toughen the bars.
  • Bake the bars until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Overbaking will dry out the bars.
  • Let the bars cool completely before frosting them. This will help the frosting set properly.
  • If you don't have caramel frosting on hand, you can use a store-bought frosting of your choice.

Conclusion:

Zucchini bars with caramel frosting are a delicious and easy-to-make dessert. They are perfect for potlucks, picnics, and bake sales. With their moist and tender texture, sweet and tangy flavor, and creamy caramel frosting, these bars are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.

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