How to Make Lemon Zucchini Bars - A Step-by-Step Guide

When life gives you lemons and zucchinis, why not turn them into a delicious dessert? Lemon zucchini bars are the perfect combination of zesty lemon flavor and the subtle sweetness of zucchini. These bars are a delightful treat that can be enjoyed as a snack, dessert, or even a breakfast treat with a cup of coffee.

The zucchini adds moisture and a delicate texture to the bars, while the fresh lemon juice and zest bring a burst of citrus flavor that is simply irresistible. The combina...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ¼ cups white sugar
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 ¾ cups grated zucchini
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • ⅓ cup confectioners' sugar for decoration

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 2 hrs
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 2 dozen

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  • In a large bowl, combine sugar, oil, eggs, lemon rind, and lemon juice; mix well. Stir in shredded zucchini.
  • In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the zucchini mixture. Stir until thoroughly combined; mix in the walnuts.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan and bake until a tester inserted in the center comes out clean, 35 to 45 minutes. Cool. Sprinkle cake with sifted confectioners' sugar and cut into bars.
  • Sprinkle top with sifted confectioners' sugar and cut into bars.
  • Nutrition

    417 cal.

    • Total Fat: 26g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 47mg
    • Sodium: 434mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 43g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 25g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 6mg
    • Calcium: 29mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 133mg