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Cream Cheese Frosted Zucchini Cake

This Cream Cheese Frosted Zucchini Cake is a deliciously moist and flavorful dessert that combines the subtle sweetness of zucchini with a rich cream cheese frosting. It’s perfect for any occasion and is a great way to use up extra zucchini!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 4 People
Calories 300 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 9x13 inch baking pan
  • 1 mixing bowls
  • 1 electric mixer or whisk
  • 1 grater
  • 1 spatula
  • 1 measuring cups and spoons
  • 1 toothpick for checking doneness

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups grated zucchini About 2 medium zucchinis.
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon nutmeg
  • 8 oz cream cheese Softened.
  • ½ cup unsalted butter Softened.
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract For frosting.

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the grated zucchini, sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix well until all ingredients are combined.
  • In another bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to over-mix.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
  • While the cake is cooling, prepare the cream cheese frosting by beating together the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
  • Gradually add the powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the cream cheese mixture, mixing until well combined and fluffy.
  • Once the cake is completely cool, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top.
  • Cut into squares and serve.

Notes

You can add chopped nuts or chocolate chips to the cake batter for extra flavor and texture.
This cake can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days.