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Zucchini Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Zucchini Cake
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A super moist and warmly spiced zucchini cake packed with cozy flavors and topped with a silky cream cheese frosting. This easy-to-make cake is perfect for late summer baking or any time you crave a comforting homemade dessert. No one will guess there are vegetables inside.

Ingredients

For the Cake:

– 2 ½ cups (300 g) all-purpose flour

– 2 teaspoons baking powder

– 1 teaspoon baking soda

– ¾ teaspoon salt

– 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

– 1 teaspoon ground ginger

– ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

– ¼ teaspoon ground cloves

– 2 cups (270 g) finely shredded zucchini (do not squeeze out liquid)

– 1 ½ cups (320 g) light brown sugar

– 1 cup (198 g) vegetable oil

– 3 large eggs

– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

– 8 ounces (227 g) block-style cream cheese, room temperature

– ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter, room temperature

– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

– ¼ teaspoon salt

– 3 ½ cups (400 g) confectioner’s sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch pan or two 8-inch round pans.

2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves.

3. In another bowl, whisk brown sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth. Stir in the shredded zucchini.

4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir just until combined. Do not overmix.

5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan(s).

6. Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

7. Let the cake cool completely before frosting.

8. To make the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy.

9. Add vanilla and salt. Gradually mix in confectioner’s sugar until fluffy and spreadable.

10. Frost the cooled cake. Chill slightly before slicing for clean cuts.

Notes

– Do not squeeze the zucchini—its moisture helps keep the cake soft.

– For layer cakes, double the frosting for a generous filling and topping.

– Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days.

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Keywords: Zucchini Cake

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