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Zucchini Spice Cake: A Deliciously Unique Dessert You’ll Love!


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  • Author: Emma
  • Total Time: 43 minutes
  • Yield: 16 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A deliciously unique dessert, Zucchini Spice Cake is moist and fragrant with warming spices, perfect for any occasion.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour spooned and leveled
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ⅔ cup brown sugar
  • ⅔ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • ⅔ cup unsweetened applesauce
  • ¼ cup whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups grated zucchini squeezed dry
  • 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut optional
  • ¾ cup toasted walnuts divided

Cream Cheese Icing

  • 4 ounces cream cheese softened
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 to 3 cups powdered sugar
  • pinch of salt
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons whole milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 9-inch square baking pan with cooking spray and line with parchment paper. Set aside.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together sugars, eggs, applesauce, milk, and vanilla extract.
  4. Stir in the flour mixture just until combined.
  5. Stir in zucchini, coconut, and toasted walnuts.
  6. Pour into prepared baking dish and bake for 25 to 28 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Let cool completely before icing.

Cream Cheese Icing

  1. Beat the cream cheese and butter together until light and fluffy.
  2. Beat in the powdered sugar one cup at a time.
  3. Add the salt and beat in the milk one tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is achieved.
  4. Drizzle icing over the top of the cooled cake and top with remaining toasted walnuts.

Notes

  • Ensure the grated zucchini is squeezed dry to avoid a watery cake.
  • Shredded coconut is optional.
  • Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 28 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 34g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg