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Carrot and Zucchini Bars With Citrus-Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

Carrot and Zucchini Bars With Citrus-Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

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Carrot and Zucchini Bars With Citrus-Cream Cheese Frosting

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Ingredients:

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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup brown sugar , packed
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/4 tsp baking soda
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 1/2 cups carrots, shredded
1 cup zucchini
1/2 cup raisins (optional)
1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup honey
1 tsp vanilla
1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar , sifted
1 tsp lemons , zest of or 1 tsp orange zest

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350°F.
In a large bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, baking powder, ginger and baking soda.
In another large bowl, combine eggs, carrot, zucchini, oil, honey, vanilla and walnuts and raisins, if used.
Add carrot mixture to flour mixture, stirring until just combined.
Spread batter into an ungreased 13x9-inch baking pan.
Bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool in pan on a wire rack.
Frosting:in a medium mixing bowl, beat cream cheese with powdered sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until fluffy.
Fold in lemon/orange zest.
Frost and store in the refrigerator.
Cut into bars to serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1636.05 Kcal (6850 kJ)
Calories from fat	701.37 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	77.93g	120%
Cholesterol	100.8mg	34%
Sodium	1061.28mg	44%
Potassium	2814.38mg	60%
Total Carbs	221.99g	74%
Sugars	125.84g	503%
Dietary Fiber	6.04g	24%
Protein	22.8g	46%
Vitamin C	25.1mg	42%
Vitamin A	0.5mg	16%
Iron	3.2mg	18%
Calcium	217.8mg	22%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	346.65 Kcal (1451 kJ)
Calories from fat	148.61 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	16.51g	120%
Cholesterol	21.36mg	34%
Sodium	224.86mg	44%
Potassium	596.31mg	60%
Total Carbs	47.04g	74%
Sugars	26.66g	503%
Dietary Fiber	1.28g	24%
Protein	4.83g	46%
Vitamin C	5.3mg	42%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	16%
Iron	0.7mg	18%
Calcium	46.1mg	22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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