Description
Indulge in the moist and flavorful goodness of this Zucchini Cake with a creamy cream cheese frosting. This easy-to-make dessert is a delightful way to enjoy the abundance of zucchinis during the summer months.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Additional:
- 2 cups grated zucchini (moisture slightly squeezed out)
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- ½ cup raisins (optional)
- Cream Cheese Frosting: 8 ounces cream cheese, 4 tablespoons butter, 2 cups powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and combined. Add the oil and vanilla extract, then mix until smooth.
- Blend Batter: Gradually stir in the dry ingredients just until incorporated. Fold in the grated zucchini and, if using, the nuts and raisins.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Frost: Let the cake cool completely before frosting. For the frosting, beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth, then add powdered sugar and vanilla and beat until creamy. Spread evenly over the cooled cake.
Notes
- You can substitute part of the oil with applesauce for a lighter version.
- This cake also works well as cupcakes or a layer cake.
- Store covered in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
