Carrot and Zucchini Bars with Citrus Icing

Posted by bizimouse at recipegoldmine.com 6/25/01 5:04:32 pm)

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ginger
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
2 eggs slightly beaten
1 1/2 cups shredded carrot
1 cup shredded unpeeled zucchini
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup honey
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon butter flavor

Citrus Cream Cheese Icing:
8 ounces cream cheese
1/2 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons orange juice
1/2 teaspoon lemon extract

In large mixing bowl, combine first 5 ingredients; mix well and set aside. In another large bowl combine remaining ingredients, except icing; mix well.

Add carrot mixture to flour mixture, stirring just until combined. Spread in a lightly greased 13 x 9-inch baking dish. Bake at 350 degrees F for 25 minutes or until bars test done.

Place on wire rack and cool completely. Frost with icing. Cover and store in refrigerator.

Icing: Combine all ingredients; beat until smooth.