Fresh Lemon Zucchini Bars with Homemade Frosting
A refreshing blend of garden-fresh zucchini and bright citrus, topped with a zesty homemade frosting for a balanced, moist dessert.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 12 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups grated zucchini
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 2 tbsp lemon zest
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 4 tbsp softened butter (for frosting)
- 1 tsp lemon extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F and grease a 9×9 baking pan.
- Cream butter and granulated sugar until fluffy.
- Mix in eggs, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
- Fold in grated zucchini gently.
- Stir in flour until just combined.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool completely, then beat frosting ingredients together.
- Spread frosting on top and cut into squares.