Description
This Zucchini Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting is a moist and rich dessert that cleverly incorporates zucchini for added flavor and nutrition, making it a delightful treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups grated zucchini
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ½ tsp salt
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
- 2 tbsp milk (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, mix the grated zucchini, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vegetable oil.
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the zucchini mixture and mix well.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- While the cake is baking, prepare the cream cheese frosting by beating the softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk, mixing until creamy and well combined.
- Once the cake is completely cooled, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top.
- Slice and serve the cake, enjoying the moist texture and rich flavor.
Notes
- Choose fresh, firm zucchini for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 40
- Category: desserts
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (100g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20
- Sodium: 200
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 7
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 30
Keywords: zucchini cake, cream cheese frosting, dessert, moist cake, vegetable cake