Cinnamon Zucchini Walnut Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
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Cinnamon Zucchini Walnut Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
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Cinnamon Zucchini Walnut Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting is the perfect way to use up that garden zucchini! A perfectly moist cinnamon cake filled with crunchy walnuts and frosted with cream cheese frosting.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 egg
- 1 cup canola oil
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 3 ½ cups zucchini freshly grated
- 1 cup walnuts chopped
Cream Cheese Frosting
- ¼ cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 (8-ounce) cream cheese block softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
- 1 ¾ cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Using a handheld or stand mixer, whisk the 1 cup brown sugar, 1 cup granulated sugar, 4 eggs, and 1 cup canola oil until light and creamy.
- Sift the 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons cinnamon, 1 teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon baking powder, and ½ teaspoon salt together. Add the flour mixture to the sugar mixture and stir until combined.
- Stir in the 3 ½ cups freshly grated zucchini and 1 cup chopped walnuts. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish. Bake for 35-40 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool compeltely.
Cream Cheese Frosting
- whisk the ¼ cup softened unsalted butter and 1 (8-ounce) block softened cream cheese together until creamy. Add in the 1 teaspoon vanilla and 3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream. Gradually whisk in the 1 ¾ cup powdered sugar until smooth.
- Once the cake is cooled, frost it with the cream cheese frosting and serve.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
437kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
53g
(18%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
8g
(47%)
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Trans Fat
0.2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
52mg
(17%)
Sodium
165mg
(7%)
Potassium
172mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
40g
(80%)
Vitamin A
246IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
43mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 437 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 437kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 53g | 18% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8g | 47% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 52mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 165mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 172mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 40g | 80% |
| Vitamin A | 246IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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