Description
This Zucchini Cake is moist, flavorful, and a delightful dessert that combines the sweetness of zucchini with a rich cream cheese frosting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup oil (113g)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar (150g)
- 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar (165g)
- 1/2 cup crushed pineapple (120g)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup sour cream (80g)
- 2 cups grated zucchini (260g)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (240g)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar (300g)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- cinnamon sugar for sprinkling on top (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, mix together the oil, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until well combined.
- Add the crushed pineapple, eggs, and vanilla extract to the mixture and stir until smooth.
- In another bowl, combine the sour cream and grated zucchini, then fold it into the wet ingredients.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- While the cake is baking, prepare the frosting by beating together the cream cheese and butter until smooth.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until the frosting is smooth and creamy.
- Once the cake is completely cool, spread the frosting evenly over the top and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar if desired.
Notes
For best results, use freshly grated zucchini and make sure to squeeze out excess moisture before adding to the batter.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 390 kcal
- Sugar: 35 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
Keywords: Zucchini Cake, Dessert, Baking, Cream Cheese Frosting, American Cuisine