Description
This Zucchini Spice Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting is a delightful dessert that beautifully blends warm spices with moist zucchini in a rich cake topped with a creamy frosting. It’s a perfect treat for any occasion!
Ingredients
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Cake:
- 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
- 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, 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. Alternatively, use an instant-read thermometer to check for 210F in the center.
- Allow cake to cool completely before frosting or slicing.
- Cream cheese frosting – In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until creamy. Add vanilla, salt, and confectioner’s sugar, and mix until combined. Whip at high speed for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Spread frosting onto cooled cake and top with chopped walnuts or pecans if desired.
Notes
- You can add chopped nuts or raisins to the cake batter for extra texture.
- Ensure the cream cheese and butter are at room temperature for a smooth frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Zucchini Spice Cake, Cream Cheese Frosting, Dessert, Zucchini Cake Recipe
