Description
Indulge in the warm flavors of fall with this moist and spiced Zucchini Spice Cake topped with a luscious Cream Cheese Frosting. Perfect for gatherings or a simple treat at home.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 cups finely shredded zucchini (do not squeeze liquid out)
- 1 1/2 cups light brown sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 8 ounces block-style cream cheese (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 1/2 cups confectioner’s sugar
Instructions
- Zucchini spice cake – Preheat oven to 350℉ and lightly grease a 9×13 baking pan. Set aside.
- In a bowl, add dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves. Whisk to remove clumps and set aside.
- In a separate bowl, add wet ingredients: shredded zucchini (do not squeeze liquid out), brown sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Stir until incorporated.
- Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and stir until just incorporated (do not overmix).
- Pour cake batter into prepared 9×13 baking pan and bake for about 28 to 34 minutes, or until the center pops back when gently pressed. If you have an instant-read thermometer, cake is done when it reaches 210F in the center.
- Allow cake to cool completely to room temperature before frosting or slicing.
- Cream cheese frosting – In a large bowl, add room temperature cream cheese and butter and beat until creamy. Add vanilla, salt, and confectioner’s sugar and slowly mix until ingredients are fully combined. Then, whip at high speed for 2-3 minutes, or until light and fluffy.
- As written, this frosting turns out soft and creamy (not pipeable). For a stiffer frosting, add more confectioner’s sugar as desired.
- Spread frosting in an even layer onto cooled cake. Optionally, top with chopped walnuts or pecans.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: Zucchini Spice Cake, Cream Cheese Frosting, Fall Desserts, Baking, Zucchini Recipes
