Description
This moist and flavorful zucchini cake is a delightful way to enjoy a dessert that incorporates healthy vegetables, making it a perfect treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups grated zucchini
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup cream cheese (for frosting)
- 1/4 cup butter (for frosting)
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, mix together the grated zucchini, sugar, oil, and eggs until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before preparing the cream cheese frosting.
- For the frosting, beat together the cream cheese and butter until smooth, then gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract until well blended.
- Spread the frosting over the cooled cake and enjoy!
Notes
- Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting to prevent the cream cheese frosting from melting off.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: desserts
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (100g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 200
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 30
Keywords: zucchini, cake, dessert, spiced, cream cheese frosting