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A slice of Zucchini Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Zucchini Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Thick slices of cinnamon zucchini cake are topped with a dreamy cream cheese frosting.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 16
Calories: 405kcal

Ingredients
 

For the frosting:

  • 4 ounces softened cream cheese
  • 3 Tablespoons softened unsalted butter
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 Tablespoon milk
  • Pinch salt

For the cake:

  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups shredded raw zucchini

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9 x 13 inch pan. Set aside.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat together the vegetable oil and sugars until smooth. Add the eggs, beating well after each addition. Add the vanilla extract and continue to beat until fluffy.
  • In another mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, soda, cinnamon, and salt. Add to the egg mixture and beat on low speed until no white streaks remain. Fold in the shredded zucchini.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the center springs back when touched. Remove from oven and allow to cool before frosting.
  • Meanwhile, beat together the cream cheese, butter, milk, and vanilla. Add the powdered sugar in two portions, beating on low speed then increasing to high as the sugar is incorporated. Add a pinch of salt if desired. Spread evenly on the cooled cake.
  • Cake can be stored in an airtight container for several days.

Notes

  • If you'd like thinner, more bar like slices, feel free to use a 11 x 15 inch pan and decrease the bake time to 25 minutes. You may also add up to 1 cup of chopped nuts of your choice to the batter.
Course Cake, Cupcakes & Frosting
Cuisine American
Keyword cream cheese frosting, zucchini cake

Nutrition

Calories: 405kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 59mg | Sodium: 215mg | Potassium: 143mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 42g | Vitamin A: 289IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1mg
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