Zucchini Bars with Spice Frosting

Ingredients

• 1.33 cups packed brown sugar
• 0.5 cups butter , softened, plus more for greasing
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoons ground cloves
• 2 cups shredded zucchini
• 1 cup chopped walnuts

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter.

2. 2

   Beat brown sugar, ½ cup butter, eggs, and vanilla together in a large bowl until creamy; stir in flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and ½ teaspoon cloves until well combined. Beat in zucchini and walnuts until incorporated; transfer batter to the prepared baking dish.

3. 3

   Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into center comes out clean, about 30 minutes. Cool completely before frosting, about 1 hour.

4. 4

   Combine cream cheese frosting and ¼ teaspoon ground cloves in a small bowl.

5. 5

   Spread frosting over cooled zucchini bars; cut into 16 squares.