Best 8 Zucchini Cake I Recipes

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Zucchini cake is a moist and delicious cake that is perfect for any occasion. It is made with fresh zucchini, which gives it a light and fluffy texture, and it is bursting with flavor. Zucchini cake is also a very versatile cake that can be dressed up or down, making it perfect for any type of gathering. Whether you are looking for a simple dessert for a weeknight dinner or a show-stopping centerpiece for a special occasion, this cake is sure to please everyone. So what are you waiting for? Grab a zucchini and get baking!

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

ZUCCHINI CAKE I



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Very moist cake, similar to carrot cake.

Provided by Suzanne Stull

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash

Time 2h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 cups all-purpose flour
3 cups white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 eggs
1 ½ cups vegetable oil
3 cups grated zucchini
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, room temperature
½ cup butter, room temperature
2 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Lightly grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans.
  • In a medium bowl combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, white sugar, and salt. Mix well.
  • In another bowl, beat eggs, vegetable oil, and 1 teaspoon vanilla together. Pour into egg mixture into the flour mixture and mix well. Stir in the shredded zucchini. Pour batter into prepared pans.
  • Bake in preheated oven until a tester inserted into each layer comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Allow cakes to cool in pans for 10 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack and allow to cool completely.
  • To Make Frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add the confectioner's sugar, a little at a time, and beat until smooth. Stir in 2 teaspoons vanilla. Spread between cake layers and stack to make a 3-layer cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 794.4 calories, Carbohydrate 96.1 g, Cholesterol 102.9 mg, Fat 43.7 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 7.2 g, SaturatedFat 13.1 g, Sodium 528.9 mg, Sugar 70.5 g

ZUCCHINI CAKE



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This recipe came from my mother, whom I still proclaim as one of the best cooks in the country! Every time I serve it, it brings back memories of all the good old-fashioned cakes she lovingly prepared.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 10-12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 cups all-purpose flour
3 cups sugar
2-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups vegetable oil
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups shredded zucchini
1 cup chopped walnuts
FROSTING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
3-3/4 to 4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking soda and salt. In a separate bowl, mix oil, eggs and vanilla; add to flour mixture and beat. Add zucchini; mix well. Fold in nuts. Pour into three well-greased 9-in. round baking pans. , Bake at 325° for 30-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. , For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter; blend in sugar and vanilla. Beat until smooth. Frost between layers and top and sides of cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 931 calories, Fat 49g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 112mg cholesterol, Sodium 511mg sodium, Carbohydrate 117g carbohydrate (87g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

ZUCCHINI CAKE



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h35m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

Butter, for greasing the pan
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/3 cups granulated sugar
1 cup finely chopped pecans
1/2 cup sweetened flaked coconut
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons milk, plus more if needed
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs
2 cups grated unpeeled zucchini (about 4 zucchini; use the small holes on a grater and pat dry with a paper towel)
One 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened
4 tablespoons salted butter, softened
2 cups powdered sugar, more or less as needed
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 splashes milk, if needed
1/2 cup chopped pecans, for garnish

Steps:

  • For the cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9-by-13-inch pan.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, pecans, coconut, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, nutmeg and ginger. In another bowl, whisk together the oil, milk, vanilla and eggs and stir in the grated zucchini. Fold this into the dry ingredients. The batter will be stiff and dry but keep folding it and it will all come together. If it still seems too dry, just add a little more milk.
  • Spread the batter into the prepared pan. Bake until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs and the cake is pulling away from the sides of the pan, about 20 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack.
  • For the frosting: Beat the cream cheese and butter in a large bowl with a mixer at medium speed until smooth. Beat in the powdered sugar and vanilla just until smooth. Add the milk if necessary.
  • Spread the frosting over the top of the cooled cake. Garnish with chopped pecans.

ZUCCHINI CAKE



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Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     brunch, weekday, dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 20 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 cups cake flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup applesauce
1 cup dark brown sugar
1 cup granulated sugar
3 egg whites
Grated rind of one orange
2 cups shredded zucchini
1/2 cup cut-up dates

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Spray a bundt-style pan or 10-inch spring-form pan with center hole with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and salt.
  • Beat together applesauce, sugars, egg whites and orange rind.
  • Blend in flour mixture with mixer at medium speed, beating only until smooth; do not overbeat.
  • Stir in zucchini and dates.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan and bake 45 to 50 minutes or until knife inserted near center comes out clean. Remove cake from pan, or if using spring-form, remove sides of pan and put cake on wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 167, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 40 grams, Fat 0 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 168 milligrams, Sugar 22 grams, TransFat 0 grams

EASY ZUCCHINI CAKES



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Very tasty way to use up those extra zucchini. Don't skip the fresh parsley, it really adds to the flavor. They taste just like crab cakes.

Provided by Renee

Categories     Fried Zucchini

Time 1h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups shredded zucchini, squeezed dry
1 ¼ cups seasoned bread crumbs, divided
1 small onion, chopped
2 large eggs, beaten
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
2 teaspoons seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, or as needed

Steps:

  • Combine zucchini, 1 cup bread crumbs, onion, eggs, butter, parsley, and seafood seasoning in a bowl; mix until well combined.
  • Form mixture into 4 round cakes. Pat remaining bread crumbs onto both sides of the cakes and transfer to a sheet of waxed paper. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry chilled zucchini cakes until browned, 7 to 8 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226.5 calories, Carbohydrate 29.6 g, Cholesterol 101 mg, Fat 8.1 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 9.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 974.1 mg, Sugar 4.2 g

ZUCCHINI CAKE IV



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I got this recipe from my boss in California. I always double it and it makes quite a few loaves. I freeze them for holiday gifts

Provided by Janice Thonton

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash

Yield 40

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 cups white sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
½ cup chopped walnuts
2 cups grated zucchini

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour 4 loaf pans.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda and cinnamon. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine sugar, oil, eggs and vanilla. Beat until smooth. Add flour mixture, and beat until smooth. Fold in walnuts and grated zucchini.
  • Divide batter into 4 well greased loaf pans. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 60 minutes or until toothpick inserted into middle of cake comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 138.3 calories, Carbohydrate 17.7 g, Cholesterol 14 mg, Fat 6.9 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 133.3 mg, Sugar 10.2 g

ZUCCHINI WALNUT CAKE



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What gardener doesn't have extra zucchini? When it's abundant, I shred and freeze plenty so I have it on hand to bake this moist zucchini cake recipe all year long. The cream cheese frosting is yummy, and the big panful always goes fast at picnics or potlucks. -Marie Hoyer, Hodgenville, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 24 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 cups shredded zucchini
2 cups sugar
1 cup canola oil
4 large eggs
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup chopped toasted walnuts, optional
FROSTING:
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 tablespoon 2% milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups confectioners' sugar
Additional chopped toasted walnuts, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Grease a 13x9-in. baking pan; set aside. , In a large bowl, beat the zucchini, sugar, oil and eggs until well blended. Combine the flour, cinnamon, salt, baking powder and baking soda; gradually beat into zucchini mixture until blended. Fold in walnuts if desired. , Pour into prepared pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 35-40 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack. , For frosting, in a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter, milk and vanilla until smooth. Add confectioners' sugar and mix well. Frost cake. Sprinkle with nuts if desired. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 275 calories, Fat 13g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 174mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

ZUCCHINI CAKES



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Very good fried zucchini cakes. I got the recipe from Sandra Lee's money saving meals. It was very easy to make and a nice way to use up veggies.

Provided by Dissie

Categories     Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 zucchini
1 cup Bisquick
1/2 medium onion, diced small
2 eggs
1 tablespoon garlic, chopped
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup canola oil
1/2 cup sour cream, for serving
2 tablespoons fresh parsley leaves, chopped

Steps:

  • Grate 2 zucchini. Put the grated zucchini in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze well to remove the excess water.
  • In a large bowl combine the zucchini, baking mix, onion, eggs and garlic and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Mix well to thoroughly combine.
  • Heat the canola oil in a skillet over medium heat. Using a 1/4 cup measure drop about 6 to 8 portions of the zucchini mixture into the skillet. Fry on both sides until golden brown and cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Remove from the skillet and drain on a paper lined sheet pan.
  • In a small bowl mix together the sour cream and parsley and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Arrange the zucchini cakes on a serving platter and serve with the sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 372.4, Fat 27, SaturatedFat 6.7, Cholesterol 119, Sodium 444.7, Carbohydrate 25.9, Fiber 2, Sugar 6, Protein 8

Tips:

  • Grate your zucchini finely to ensure it blends smoothly into the batter.
  • Do not overmix the batter, as this can result in a tough cake.
  • If you don't have buttermilk, you can easily make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to regular milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
  • To achieve a moist and fluffy cake, use fresh zucchini and buttermilk.
  • Feel free to add your favorite spices, such as cinnamon, nutmeg, or ginger, to enhance the flavor of the cake.
  • For a decadent touch, drizzle the cake with a simple glaze made from powdered sugar and lemon juice.

Conclusion:

Zucchini cake is a delicious and versatile dessert that can be enjoyed for breakfast, brunch, or as an afternoon snack. It is a great way to use up leftover zucchini and is a perfect treat for those with gluten sensitivities. With its moist texture, sweet flavor, and customizable options, zucchini cake is sure to become a favorite among family and friends.

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