Zucchini Cake

Zucchini Cake

A moist, spiced cake loaded with shredded zucchini and topped with cream cheese frosting.

⏱ 60 minServes 12American

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 cups shredded zucchini, squeezed dry
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar

Directions

  1. 1Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. 2Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a bowl.
  3. 3In another bowl, beat oil and sugar together, then add eggs one at a time, beating well. Fold in zucchini and walnuts, then gently fold in flour mixture until just combined.
  4. 4Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 35-40 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  5. 5Cool cake completely in the pan.
  6. 6For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth, then gradually add powdered sugar and beat until fluffy.
  7. 7Spread frosting over cooled cake and refrigerate before serving.

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