Zucchini Cake
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4.6
105 reviews
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Zucchini Cake
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This Zucchini Cake is a tender, moist spice cake with shredded zucchini baked into it and topped with a cream cheese frosting.
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Ingredients
Cake
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar packed
- 2 large eggs
- 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 nuts or chocolate chips optional
Frosting
- 8 ounces cream cheese room temperature
- 1 cup butter room temperature
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon milk
- sprinkle of cinnamon
Instructions
Cake
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9×13 baking pan with nonstick baking spray.
- Add the vegetable oil, sugars, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract to a bowl. Beat until the eggs are incorporated.
- Add in the zucchini and stir to combine.
- In a separate large bowl, add in the flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Whisk until incorporated.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry and beat until all of the flour is incorporated.
- Stir in the nuts or chocolate chips, if you’re using them.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan.
- 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.
- Remove from the oven and let cool completely.
- Once cooled, frost with the cream cheese frosting.
Frosting
- In a large bowl, add in the cream cheese and butter. Beat with a hand mixer on medium until smooth and creamy.
- Add in the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk. Beat on low until most of the powdered sugar is worked into the frosting.
- Turn the mixer to medium and continue to beat until the frosting is smooth.
- Spread the frosting on the cooled cake using an offset spatula.
- Dust the top with about 1/8 teaspoon of ground cinnamon using a very small sifter.
- Cut and serve.
- Cover with plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
592kcal
(30%)
Carbohydrates
74g
(25%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
32g
(49%)
Saturated Fat
21g
(105%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
89mg
(30%)
Sodium
453mg
(19%)
Potassium
230mg
(7%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
57g
(114%)
Vitamin A
832IU
(17%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
79mg
(8%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12slices
Amount Per Serving
Calories 592 kcal
% 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.
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4.6
105 reviews
Excellent
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