Lunch Box Squares
Sweet and moist zucchini cake squares with a hint of cinnamon and cocoa, perfect for lunchboxes or casual gatherings, offering a delightful combination of spices and vegetable goodness.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking pan.
- To make buttermilk, add 1 teaspoon vinegar to milk and let sit for a few minutes until curdled.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter, oil, and sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Stir in vanilla and prepared buttermilk.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cocoa, and cinnamon.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in grated zucchini.
- Pour batter into prepared baking pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before cutting into squares and serving.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
1001
kcal
50% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).