1/4 c. butter - softened
1 egg
2/3 c. brown sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. ground cloves
1 c. shredded zucchini (drain any juice off of the zucchini before mixing it in the batter)
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 c. chopped nuts (your choice)
(If you double the recipe it will fit a 9 x 13 inch cake pan)
Mix together brown sugar, butter, vanilla and egg. Add flour, baking soda, cinnamon and 1/2 teaspoon cloves. Now add zucchini and nuts. Pour and spread into a 9 or 8 inch square pan (double the recipe and put into a 9 x 13 inch cake pan).
Bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely for about 1 hour.
Frosting
3/4cup powdered sugar
1tablespoon butter or margarine, softened
1/8teaspoon ground cloves
3to 4 teaspoons milk
In medium bowl, mix all frosting ingredients until smooth and spreadable. Spread frosting over bars.
Keep in refrigerator
Published by Mary Wensing Dvorachek
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16 Comments
Post a CommentEnjoy Kay and let me know how you like it. Hugs Mary
Ooh! I've never had frosting like that before! Sounds wonderful!
Hi Luke, glad to hear that others have been gardening as well. Yes it is a great way to use up your zucchini. Hugs Mary
What a great and useful article. After picking so much zuccini out of my garden, now I know what to do with it all.
Love the title and I have zuchinni for this one right now. Thanks Mary Lynn.
Enjoy Char. Hugs Mary
Oh, these sound good.
Enjoy Julie, thank you for commenting. Hugs Mary
Mary, I love these. Thank .
enjoy Pattie and Bandit. Hgus mary