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Zucchini Cake
4.6 from 105 votes

Zucchini Cake

Zucchini Cake is a moist sweet cake made with grated zucchini mixed into a spiced batter. It includes cinnamon, nutmeg, and optional chocolate chips or nuts for texture and flavor, topped with a smooth cream cheese frosting. The batter is baked in a 9×13 pan to produce a tender crumb with a balance of warm spices.

Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 12 slices
Calories: 592 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Cake
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 2 egg large
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 cups zucchini grated
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chocolate chips optional
  • 1 cup nuts optional
Frosting
  • 8 ounces cream cheese room temperature
  • 1 cup butter room temperature
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • cinnamon for sprinkling

Instructions

Cake
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  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9×13 baking pan with nonstick baking spray.
  2. Add the vegetable oil, sugars, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract to a bowl. Beat until the eggs are incorporated.
  3. Add in the zucchini and stir to combine.
  4. In a separate large bowl, add in the flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Whisk until incorporated.
  5. Pour the wet mixture into the dry and beat until all of the flour is incorporated.
  6. Stir in the nuts or chocolate chips, if you’re using them.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan.
  8. Place in the oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
  9. Remove from the oven and let cool completely.
  10. Once cooled, frost with the cream cheese frosting.
Frosting
  1. In a large bowl, add in the cream cheese and butter. Beat with a hand mixer on medium until smooth and creamy.
  2. Add in the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk. Beat on low until most of the powdered sugar is worked into the frosting.
  3. Turn the mixer to medium and continue to beat until the frosting is smooth.
  4. Spread the frosting on the cooled cake using an offset spatula.
  5. Dust the top with about 1/8 teaspoon of ground cinnamon using a very small sifter.
  6. Cut and serve.
  7. Cover with plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Information

Calories 592kcal (30%) Carbohydrates 74g (25%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 32g (49%) Saturated Fat 21g (105%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 7g (35%) Trans Fat 1g (50%) Cholesterol 89mg (30%) Sodium 453mg (19%) Potassium 230mg (5%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 57g (114%) Vitamin A 832IU (17%) Vitamin C 6mg (7%) Calcium 79mg (8%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12 slices

Amount Per Serving

Calories 592

% Daily Value*

Calories 592kcal 30%
Carbohydrates 74g 25%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 32g 49%
Saturated Fat 21g 105%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 7g 35%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 89mg 30%
Sodium 453mg 19%
Potassium 230mg 5%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 57g 114%
Vitamin A 832IU 17%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 79mg 8%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.