Best 12 Zucchini Bars With Caramel Frosting Recipes

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Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more! Zucchini bars with caramel frosting are a delightful treat that seamlessly blends the subtle sweetness of zucchini with the luscious richness of caramel. This mouthwatering dessert is perfect for any occasion, whether it's a casual gathering with friends or a special celebration. So, let's dive into the world of flavors and discover the best recipe for zucchini bars with caramel frosting that will undoubtedly become a favorite in your recipe repertoire.

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

EASY ZUCCHINI BARS



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Light and moist, these flavorful zucchini spice bars have been a favorite fall treat in my family for ages. If I am taking them to a party, I will add a little cream cheese frosting, but I rarely have time to frost them at home before my family devours them!

Provided by Elizabeth Lhamon

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash

Time 30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup white sugar
½ cup oil
2 eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon salt
1 ¼ cups grated zucchini
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Beat sugar, oil, eggs, and salt together in a bowl using an electric mixer until creamy. Add zucchini and mix on low until blended. Add flour, baking soda, and cinnamon; beat until batter is smooth.
  • Pour batter into an ungreased 8x12-inch baking pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out dry, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 236.5 calories, Carbohydrate 30.3 g, Cholesterol 37.2 mg, Fat 12 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 374.2 mg, Sugar 20.4 g

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

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



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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

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



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This time of year it seems we all have extra-large zucchini, which makes great bread and stuff. Here is a recipe to help you that is yummy for bars. Hope you enjoy!

Provided by Peggy Benisch

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 35m

Yield 12-15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 eggs
2 cups sugar
1 cup canola oil
2 cups zucchini, Grated
3 teaspoons vanilla
2 1/2 cups flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 cup oleo (not spread or tub product) or 1/2 cup butter, room temperature (not spread or tub product)
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, room temperature
2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
milk, as needed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F and grease/flour a 13x9-inch baking pan.
  • Beat eggs; add sugar and oil.
  • Add the zucchini and vanilla; stir to mix well.
  • Sift the dry ingredients together and add to the egg mixture.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until done.
  • While the bars are baking, whip the butter and cream cheese until light; add vanilla and powdered sugar.
  • Beat until fluffy, adding a *little* milk as needed if frosting is too thick.
  • Spread frosting on top of the bars when they are cooled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 599.7, Fat 29.8, SaturatedFat 4.7, Cholesterol 60.7, Sodium 541.2, Carbohydrate 79.4, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 58.5, Protein 5.1

ZUCCHINI BARS WITH CARAMEL FROSTING



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Categories     Vegetable     Dessert     Bake

Yield 20-24 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

3 eggs
1 cup sugar
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup applesauce (can be substituted for another 1/4 cup oil)
1/2 cup orange juice
1 tsp almond extract (can substitute vanilla as well)
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground cloves or ginger
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1-1/2 - 2 cups shredded zucchini
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, optional
Cooking Spray
CARAMEL FROSTING
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter or margarine
1/4 cup milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
1-1/2 to 2 cups confectioner's sugar

Steps:

  • Spray 13in. x 9in. x 2in. baking dish with cooking spray. In mixing bowl, beat eggs, sugar, oil, orange juice and extract. Combine dry ingredients; add to the egg mixture and mix well. Add zucchini and mix well. Add chopped nuts (opt). Pour into greased baking dish. Bake at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes or until toothpick inserted near center comes out clean. Cool. For frosting, combine brown sugar, butter and milk in a saucepan; bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Cool to lukewarm. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until frosting reaches spreading consistency. Frost bars.

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 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.

ZUCCHINI BARS



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Make and share this Zucchini Bars recipe from Food.com.

Provided by seesko

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 55m

Yield 20-24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

3/4 cup oil
1 1/2 cups white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 cup nuts
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1 3/4 cups flour
1 cup flaked coconut
2 cups shredded unpeeled zucchini
1 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 1/2 teaspoons melted oleo
1/3 cup milk

Steps:

  • Cream oil until fluffy gradually adding sugars.
  • Add eggs one at a time until each is mixed in well.
  • Add vanilla.
  • Stir in flour and baking powder.
  • Add zucchini, coconut, and nuts.
  • Spread evenly on cookie sheet.
  • Bake at 350 for 40 minutes.
  • Frost while warm. ( while making frosting add milk slowly and only enoug to make a glaze. you may need more than the listed amount.).
  • Just a note: I made these recently and my mom informed me that I forgot the cinnamon. She puts cinnamon in with her glaze. Taste fantastic.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279.8, Fat 13.3, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 21.7, Sodium 89.3, Carbohydrate 38.5, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 28.3, Protein 3.1

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



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My mom made these every year with the multitude of zucchini she grew. They are light, sweet and addictive.

Provided by CrazyBoutCooking

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 24 squares

Number Of Ingredients 16

3/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 3/4 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
2 cups zucchini, grated
3/4 cup coconut, shredded
3/4 cup raisins (plumped in hot water and drained)
7 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons milk
1 cup powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans work well)

Steps:

  • Cream together butter and sugars.
  • Add eggs one at a time.
  • Add vanilla.
  • Sift together dry ingredients then add to Creamed mixture, stirring to incorporate.
  • Stir in zucchini, coconut and raisins.
  • Spread into a buttered jelly roll pan.
  • Bake 30-40 minutes until lightly browned and toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Cool in pan.
  • For Icing:.
  • Melt butter in a small bowl.
  • Add remainging ingredients, except nuts.
  • stir until smooth.
  • Ice cooled bars.
  • Sprinkle with nuts.
  • Cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 215.5, Fat 12.2, SaturatedFat 7.6, Cholesterol 42, Sodium 156.4, Carbohydrate 25.7, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 16.7, Protein 2.3

Tips for Making Zucchini Bars with Caramel Frosting:

  • Grate the zucchini finely: This will help the zucchini bars bake evenly and prevent them from becoming too watery.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing can make the bars tough. Mix the batter just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the bars until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: This will ensure that the bars are fully cooked.
  • Let the bars cool completely before frosting them: This will help the frosting set properly.
  • Use a sharp knife to cut the bars: This will help prevent them from crumbling.

Conclusion:

Zucchini bars with caramel frosting are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. They're perfect for potlucks, bake sales, or simply enjoying at home. With their moist texture, sweet flavor, and creamy frosting, these bars are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you have some extra zucchini on hand, give this recipe a try!

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