Description
This moist and flavorful Zucchini Cake is a delightful way to enjoy the abundance of summer zucchinis. Packed with warm spices and topped with optional nuts, this easy-to-make cake is perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup light brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Additional:
- 2 cups finely grated zucchini
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9×13-inch pan or two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Beat Eggs and Sugars: In a large bowl, beat eggs with granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: Slowly add oil, applesauce, and vanilla to the egg mixture, mixing until smooth.
- Fold in Dry Ingredients: Gradually fold in the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Add Zucchini and Nuts: Stir in grated zucchini and nuts if using.
- Bake: Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 35–40 minutes for a 9×13-inch pan or 30–35 minutes for round pans, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Cool completely before serving or frosting.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add ½ cup crushed pineapple (drained) to the batter.
- This cake pairs well with cream cheese frosting or a simple glaze.
- Squeeze excess moisture from zucchini if it’s very wet to avoid a dense cake.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 260 kcal
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 190 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
