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Zucchini Spice Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting

A moist and flavorful zucchini spice cake topped with a rich cream cheese frosting, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Cake Ingredients
  • 2 cups grated zucchini squeeze out excess moisture
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
Frosting Ingredients
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

Prepare the Cake
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vegetable oil until well combined.
  3. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, and mix until smooth.
  4. In another bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Fold in the grated zucchini until evenly distributed.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top.
  8. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
Prepare the Frosting
  1. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy.
  2. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined and fluffy.
  3. Once the cake is completely cool, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gFiber: 1gSugar: 30g

Notes

For added flavor, you can mix in chopped nuts or raisins into the cake batter.

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