Zucchini Bars with Caramel Frosting

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Zucchini bars with Caramel Frosting

Ingredients

For the zucchini bars

• 2 large eggs

• 12 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted

• 1/2 cup granulated sugar

• 3/4 cup brown sugar

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon

• 1/4 tsp nutmeg

• 2 tsp vanilla extract

• 3/4 tsp baking soda

• 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour

• 1 1/2 cups shredded zucchini

• 1 cup pecans, chopped

For the caramel frosting

• 4 Tbsp unsalted butter

• 1/2 cup brown sugar

• 2 Tbsp milk or cream

• pinch salt

• 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 and butter a 9x9 baking pan. Line with parchment paper for easy removal.

2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the eggs, melted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla extract. Whisk well.

3. Whisk in the baking soda, and then fold in the flour until no pockets of dry ingredientsremain. 4. Fold in the shredded zucchini and the chopped pecans.

5. Spread the batter into your prepared baking pan and bake for about 35-45 minutes until risen.

6. Allow the cake to partially cool while you make the frosting. I like to pour the frosting on the cake while it's still a bit warm for easier spreading.

For the frosting

1. In a small saucepan, combine the butter, brown sugar, milk, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat. When it begins to boil, remove it from the heat.

2. Whisk in the powdered sugar until the frosting is smooth, and pour it over the cake. Note: spread it quickly, the frosting begins to set almost immediately.

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