Description
This Moist Peanut Butter Zucchini Cake Recipe combines the richness of peanut butter with the subtle sweetness of zucchini, resulting in a decadent dessert that’s both delicious and surprising.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups grated zucchini
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the grated zucchini, creamy peanut butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract, mixing well until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- While the cake cools, prepare the frosting by beating together the cream cheese, peanut butter, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Spread the frosting on the cooled cake, slice, and serve!
Notes
Ensure the zucchini is well grated and excess moisture is squeezed out for the best texture. Adjust the milk in the frosting for desired consistency.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 cake)
- Calories: 485 kcal
- Sugar: 34 g
- Sodium: 290 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 53 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
Keywords: peanut butter, zucchini cake, dessert recipe, moist cake, American dessert