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Carrot and Zucchini Bars with Citrus Icing rec.food.recipes/Dancer/1999
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp. baking powder 1/4 tsp. baking soda 1 1/2 cups shredded carrot 1.2 cup, raisins 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1 tsp. vanilla extract 3/4 cup brown sugar 1/2 tsp. ginger 2 eggs, slightly beaten 1 cup shredded, unpeeled zucchini 1/2 cup chopped walnuts 1/4 cup honey Citrus Cream Icing (recipe follows)
In a large mixing bowl, combine first 5 ingredients; mix well and set aside.
In another large bowl, combine remaining ingredients, mix well. Add carrot mixture to flour mixture, stirring just until combined. Spread batter in a lightly greased 13 x 9 inch baking dish.
Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes or until bars test done. Place on a wire rack and cool completely.
Frost with icing. Cover and store in refrigerator.
Citrus Cream Cheese Icing 1 (8 oz.) pkg. low-fat or no-fat cream cheese 2 Tbsp. orange juice 1/2 cup powdered sugar 1/2 tsp. lemon extract
In a small bowl combine all ingredients; beat until smooth.
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