ZUCCHINI BARS WITH A TWIST

Zucchini Bars With A Twist image

Provided by Cassie *

Categories Cakes

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 eggs
3/4 c packed brown sugar
1/2 c oil
1/4 c honey
1 tsp vanilla
1 1/2 c shredded zucchini
1 c shredded carrots
1/2 c walnuts
1 1/2 c flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp each - ground ginger - ground cinnamon
CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
1/2 c butter, softened
1 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 - 1 tsp lemon extract
1/2 tsp vanilla
1 1/2 c confectioners' sugar

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degree F. In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, honey, oil and vanilla. Stir in the carrot, zucchini and nuts.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, spices, baking soda and baking powder together until well blended. Fold the flower mixture into the wet mixture and stir only until blended.
3. Pour batter into a 9 x 13 baking dish or pan.
4. Bake for 20 - 25 minutes or until a pick comes out clean. Cool completely on cooking rack.
5. For frosting: Beat butter, cream cheese, and extracts together until creamy. Gradually mix in powdered sugar. Beat until fluffy and frost cooled cake. Cut into several squares if desired.