Description

This Easy Zucchini Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting is moist and flavorful with a delightful blend of spices and a rich cream cheese frosting. Perfect as an easy dessert for any occasion!

Ingredients

Scale

14–16 oz zucchini, grated (about 2 medium zucchinis)
3/4 cup vegetable or avocado oil
3 eggs
1 cup white granulated sugar
1 cup light brown sugar
2 tsp vanilla extract
Zest of 1 orange
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1 tsp ground cardamom
1/2 tsp salt
8 oz cream cheese block, softened
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups powdered sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground cardamom
Pinch of salt

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Instructions

Remove eggs, cream cheese, and butter from the fridge 30-45 minutes before cooking to bring them to room temperature.
Preheat the oven to 350℉ and grease a 9×13 inch aluminum baking pan.
Grate the zucchini and set it aside to allow excess moisture to escape.
In a mixing bowl, combine the oil, eggs, white sugar, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and orange zest, mixing until well combined.
In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Finally, fold in the grated zucchini.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for approximately 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
While the cake is baking, prepare the cream cheese frosting by beating the softened cream cheese and butter together with an electric mixer until creamy. Add the vanilla and blend well.
Gradually add the powdered sugar, ground cinnamon, ground cardamom, and pinch of salt, mixing until smooth and fluffy.
Once the cake has cooled, frost it with the cream cheese frosting before serving.

Notes

For best results, use fresh zucchinis with no blemishes.
Ensure that the cream cheese and butter are softened properly for a smoother frosting.
You can store leftover cake in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 300
Sugar: 22g
Sodium: 200mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 40g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 70mg