Description
Zucchini Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting is a delightful dessert that combines moist, fluffy cake infused with warm spices and a luscious cream cheese frosting. Perfect for any occasion, this cake adds a sweet twist to traditional recipes while incorporating the goodness of zucchini. Whether at a birthday celebration or enjoyed at home with a cup of tea, this cake is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups grated zucchini (about 2 medium zucchinis)
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Grate the zucchini and squeeze out excess moisture using a clean kitchen towel.
- In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and baking soda.
- In another bowl, beat eggs with oil and vanilla until frothy.
- Fold in grated zucchini into the wet mixture, then gradually add dry ingredients until just combined.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- For frosting, whip cream cheese until smooth, then mix in powdered sugar and milk to achieve desired consistency.
- Once cooled, frost the cakes and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg