Description
Indulge in the warm and comforting flavors of this delicious Zucchini Spice Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting. Moist and flavorful, this cake is perfect for any occasion, from afternoon tea to dessert after dinner. The combination of zucchini and spices creates a unique and delightful treat that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
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Cake:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 2 cups finely shredded zucchini (do not squeeze liquid out)
- 1 1/2 cups light brown sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 8 ounces block-style cream cheese (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 1/2 cups confectioner’s sugar
Instructions
- Zucchini Spice Cake – Preheat oven to 350℉ and lightly grease a 9×13 baking pan. Set aside. In a bowl, combine dry ingredients. In a separate bowl, mix wet ingredients. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, pour into pan, and bake until done. Cool before frosting.
- Cream Cheese Frosting – Beat cream cheese and butter until creamy. Add vanilla, salt, and confectioner’s sugar. Mix until combined, then whip until light and fluffy. Spread onto cooled cake.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Zucchini, Spice Cake, Cream Cheese Frosting, Dessert, Baking
