Рецепт Zucchini-Carrot Bars
Reminiscent of carrot cake, these garden-fresh sweet bars make a delicious and pretty snack or dessert to take to a gathering. Or set out some of your prettiest china and invite friends over for a Midwestern Kaffée Klatsch or an afternoon prairie tea. If you don't like black walnuts, substitute with pecans.
Ингредиенты
- Cake:
- 1 1/2 Cups Granulated Sugar
- 4 Large Eggs
- 3/4 Cup Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
- 2 Cups All Purpose Flour
- 2 Tsp. Fresh Ginger, Grated
- 1 Tsp. Ground Cinnamon
- 1 Tsp. Ground Coriander
- 1 Tsp. Salt
- 2 Tsp. Baking Soda
- 2 Cups Zucchini, Grated
- 1 Cup Carrots, Grated
- 1 Cup Walnuts, Toasted & Chopped
- 1 Cup Golden Raisins
- Frosting:
- 8 Oz. Pkg. Reduced-Fat Cream Cheese, Softened
- 1/2 Cup Butter, Softened
- 2 Cups Powdered Sugar
- 1 Tsp. Ground Ginger
- 1 Tsp. Vanilla Extract
Инструкции
- Heat oven to 350°F. Spray a 15x10x1-Inch baking pan with non-stick cooking spray.
- In large bowl, beat granulated sugar and eggs with electric mixer at medium speed until creamy. Add oil; mix until blended. In another large bowl, combine and sift flour, fresh ginger, cinnamon, coriander, salt and baking soda.
- Add dry ingredients to creamed mixture; lightly blend. Gently stir in zucchini, carrots and raisins. Pour mixture into prepared pan.
- Bake 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted near center of cake comes out clean. Remove from oven; set aside to cool 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in medium bowl, blend cream cheese and butter. Gradually add powdered sugar, ground ginger and 1 teaspoon vanilla; beat until creamy. Spread over cooled bars.
- Tip: To add a citrus zip to this recipe, add 1 teaspoon Orange or Lemon Zest to the batter & frosting.
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Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving | %DV |
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Serving Size 57g | |
Recipe makes 36 servings | |
Calories 202 | |
Calories from Fat 95 | 47% |
Total Fat 10.84g | 14% |
Saturated Fat 3.74g | 15% |
Trans Fat 0.0g | |
Cholesterol 37mg | 12% |
Sodium 184mg | 8% |
Potassium 93mg | 3% |
Total Carbs 25.05g | 7% |
Dietary Fiber 0.7g | 2% |
Sugars 18.13g | 12% |
Protein 2.3g | 4% |