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Zucchini Cake

This zucchini cake is moist, flavorful, and topped with cream cheese frosting, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 35 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 15
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3 cups zucchini, grated
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1.25 cups vegetable oil
  • 4 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3.25 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 4 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • 2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1.5 tablespoons whole milk
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Stir well.
  3. Add vegetable oil and vanilla extract, mixing until incorporated.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, whisking until fully combined after each addition.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  6. Gradually add dry ingredients into wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  7. Gently fold in grated zucchini with a spatula.
  8. Pour batter into prepared baking dish and smooth the top.
  9. Bake for 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  10. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely before frosting.
  11. For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
  12. Gradually add confectioners' sugar, vanilla, and milk, beating until fluffy.
  13. Spread frosting evenly over cooled cake. Slice and serve.

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

This zucchini cake is a perfect blend of moistness and flavor, topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting.
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