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zucchini cake

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

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, mix sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  3. Add vegetable oil and vanilla. Mix well.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing after each addition.
  5. In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  6. Mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.
  7. Fold in grated zucchini.
  8. Pour batter into prepared baking dish.
  9. Bake for 60-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  10. Cool completely before frosting.
  11. For frosting, beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth.
  12. Add confectioners' sugar, milk, and vanilla. Beat until fluffy.
  13. Spread frosting over cooled cake. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

A delightful zucchini cake perfect for any celebration.