Zucchini Cake
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Zucchini Cake, a moist and flavorful dessert that brings a unique twist to traditional recipes. Infused with fresh zucchini, crunchy walnuts, and warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, this cake is topped with a creamy cinnamon cream cheese frosting that elevates each bite. Perfect for birthdays, potlucks, or simply as a sweet treat at home, this recipe will surely leave everyone asking for seconds!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Approximately 16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 2 cups grated zucchini
- 2 large eggs
- 1¼ cups vegetable oil
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup light brown sugar
- ¾ cup chopped walnuts
- For Frosting: 1 cup unsalted butter
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3½ cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9 x 13-inch baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg; set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine grated zucchini, eggs, vegetable oil, sugars, and vanilla extract. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined. Fold in walnuts.
- Pour the batter into the prepared dish and bake for 35–40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For frosting: Beat butter and cream cheese with cinnamon until fluffy; gradually mix in powdered sugar.
- Once cooled completely, frost the cake.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 215mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 34mg
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