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zucchini cake

Pineapple Zucchini Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

A moist and flavorful zucchini cake sweetened with crushed pineapple and topped with a light cream cheese frosting. This recipe is perfect for using up fresh summer zucchini.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 16
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Ingredients
  • 0.75 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.75 cup whole wheat flour
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar (or monk fruit sweetener)
  • 0.5 cup flaked coconut
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 0.25 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground ginger (optional)
  • 3 tablespoons canola oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups grated zucchini (unpeeled, squeeze excess liquid)
  • 20 ounce can crushed pineapple in juice (drained well)
Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 8 ounces cream cheese (1/3 fat Philadelphia)
  • 0.25 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a Bundt pan or 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flours, sugar, coconut, baking soda, salt, and spices. Stir well.
  3. In a medium bowl, beat the eggs with oil and vanilla extract.
  4. Add grated zucchini and drained crushed pineapple to the wet ingredients and mix until well combined.
  5. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. The batter will be stiff at first; continue folding until everything is thoroughly combined.
  6. Transfer batter to your prepared pan and bake for 33-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the cake is pulling away from the sides of the pan.
  7. Let the cake cool completely on a wire rack. This helps the frosting stay smooth.
  8. To prepare the frosting: Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and silky. Spread evenly on the cooled cake.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg

Notes

Optionally, garnish with chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts. For best flavor, let the cake sit for a day before serving.
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