Zucchini cake is a moist and delicious dessert made with shredded zucchini, which adds a subtle flavor and keeps the cake super tender.
Hold onto your aprons because this is not your grandma’s cake recipe—unless your grandma’s into sneaking veggies into desserts like a culinary ninja. This zucchini cake doesn’t just taste phenomenal; it’s a moist, spicy, sweet marvel that’ll have your taste buds doing the cha-cha. Ready to turn that mystery squash into something magical? Let’s get baking!
Zucchini Cake Magic
This delightful zucchini cake is moist, subtly spiced, and perfect for utilizing that garden bounty. Even your picky eaters will sneak back for a second slice! Pro tip: they’ll never even know there’s a vegetable involved.
- Cooking Method: Baking
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Cuisine Type: American
Ingredients
- 2 cups grated zucchini
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract</li
Cooking Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, beat the sugar, oil, and eggs until smooth and fluffy. Friend, take your time here.
- Stir in the grated zucchini and vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Think of it as a powdery symphony.
- Gradually add the dry mix to the wet mix, blending until just combined. No overzealous mixing, please.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Admire your soon-to-be masterpiece.
- Bake for about 50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Be patient, good things take time.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely. Resist the urge to taste-test.
Suggestions
- For a nutty twist, add 1 cup of chopped walnuts or pecans to the batter.
- Consider drizzling a lemon glaze over the cooled cake for an extra zing.
- Swap the vegetable oil with coconut oil for a subtle tropical flavor.
- Top with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for that extra indulgence.
- Feeling adventurous? Add 1/2 cup of mini chocolate chips to the batter for a chocolaty surprise.
