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Zucchini Bars with Brown Butter Frosting

  • Author: Lusine Svetlana

Description

These Zucchini Bars with Brown Butter Frosting are soft, moist, and packed with warm cinnamon flavor. Fresh zucchini keeps the bars tender, while crunchy pecans and rich brown butter frosting create the perfect sweet finish. They’re an excellent way to use up summer zucchini for a delicious dessert everyone will love.

Ingredients

For the Zucchini Bars

  • 1½ cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 2 cups shredded zucchini (about 3 medium zucchini)
  • 1½ cups chopped pecans

For the Brown Butter Frosting

  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • 6 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 8–10 tablespoons milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 15×10×1-inch baking pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat together the sugar, vegetable oil, and eggs until smooth.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
  5. Fold in the shredded zucchini and chopped pecans.
  6. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
  7. Bake for 30–40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the bars cool completely before frosting.
  9. For the frosting, melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat until it turns golden brown and has a nutty aroma.
  10. Remove from heat and whisk in the powdered sugar, vanilla, and enough milk to create a smooth, spreadable frosting.
  11. Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled bars.
  12. Slice into squares and serve.

Notes

Serve these zucchini bars at room temperature for the best texture and flavor. They pair wonderfully with coffee, tea, or a glass of cold milk. For a refreshing summer dessert, chill the bars before serving.

Store leftover bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. Refrigerate them for up to 5 days if your kitchen is warm or if you prefer a firmer frosting. Freeze individual bars in airtight containers for up to 3 months and thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving.

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