Description
Indulge in the moist and flavorful goodness of this zucchini cake that is sure to delight your taste buds. Topped with a creamy cream cheese frosting, this cake is a perfect treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Additional:
- 2 cups grated zucchini
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- 1 package cream cheese (for frosting)
- 1/4 cup butter (for frosting)
- 3 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Mix Batter: Incorporate dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Add Zucchini and Nuts: Fold in grated zucchini and nuts if desired.
- Bake: Pour batter into the pan and bake for 35-40 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Prepare Frosting: Beat cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Frost the Cake: Spread frosting over the cooled cake.
- Serve: Cut into slices and serve.
Notes
- You can add a sprinkle of cinnamon or nuts on top for decoration.
- Ensure the cake is completely cooled before frosting to prevent melting.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for freshness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Zucchini Cake, Cream Cheese Frosting, Dessert Recipe
