Easy Zucchini Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe
This is a delightful and moist zucchini cake topped with a rich cream cheese frosting, perfect for any occasion.
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Servings:
Calories: 120kcal
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoons baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 cups vegetable oil
- 0.75 cups granulated sugar
- 0.5 cups brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1.5 cups grated zucchini packed
Cream Cheese Frosting
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 0.25 cups unsalted butter softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar sifted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x9-inch baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat together the oil, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until well combined.
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the sugar mixture, beat until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture and mix until just combined.
- Fold in the grated zucchini until evenly distributed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- To make the frosting, beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, and beat until smooth and creamy.
- Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled cake. Slice and serve for a delightful treat.
Notes
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 200g | Calories: 120kcal | Carbohydrates: 120g | Protein: 120g | Fat: 120g | Saturated Fat: 120g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 120g | Monounsaturated Fat: 120g | Trans Fat: 120g | Cholesterol: 120mg | Sodium: 120mg | Potassium: 120mg | Fiber: 120g | Sugar: 120g | Vitamin A: 120IU | Vitamin C: 120mg | Calcium: 120mg | Iron: 120mg