Best 9 Zucchini Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting Recipes

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Zucchini cake with cream cheese frosting is a delicious and versatile treat that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you're looking for a sweet snack, a dessert for a special occasion, or a unique way to use up your garden zucchini, this recipe has got you covered. In this article, we'll provide you with all the information you need to make a moist, flavorful zucchini cake with a creamy, decadent cream cheese frosting that will tantalize your taste buds.

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ZUCCHINI CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



Zucchini Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting image

Cindy West of Marshalltown, Iowa fixes this moist snack cake topped with sweet cream cheese frosting. "Squares of this cake freeze extremely well," she notes.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield about 24 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 large eggs
3/4 cup canola oil
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 cups shredded zucchini
FROSTING:
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups confectioners' sugar
2 to 3 tablespoons milk

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat eggs and oil. Combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and cinnamon; add to egg mixture and mix well. Stir in zucchini. Spread into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. , Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack., In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter and vanilla until smooth. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar. Add enough milk to achieve spreading consistency. Frost cake and cut into squares. Store leftovers in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 254 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 210mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

ZUCCHINI CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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Quick and easy to whip up. Great taste with the cream cheese frosting. Good way to use up all those zucchini from the garden.

Provided by Barb Witherspoon

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup vegetable oil
4 eggs
2 cups shredded zucchini
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
3 ounces cream cheese or 3 ounces neufchatel cheese
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine
1 tablespoon milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Cake:.
  • Combine dry ingredients (flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, and baking soda) in a mixing bowl.
  • Add oil, eggs and mix well.
  • Add zucchini and walnuts; stir well.
  • Pour into a greased 9 x 13 inch baking pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes.
  • Cool.
  • Frosting:.
  • Beat cream cheese, butter, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
  • Add sugar and mix well.
  • Frost cake.
  • Sprinkle with additional walnuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 349.9, Fat 17.8, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 53.2, Sodium 201.9, Carbohydrate 45.1, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 32.2, Protein 3.8

CHOCOLATE-ZUCCHINI SHEET CAKE WITH CREAM-CHEESE FROSTING



Chocolate-Zucchini Sheet Cake with Cream-Cheese Frosting image

Just the thing for that bumper crop of zucchini! It keeps this party-ready sheet cake super moist, while two types of chocolate -- semisweet chunks and cocoa powder -- deliver big flavor. Top with tangy-cream cheese frosting, and if you want make the dessert a real showstopper, sugared zucchini blossoms.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Time 1h

Yield Serves 10 to 12

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 stick unsalted butter, melted, plus more, softened, for pan
1 3/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1/2 cup Dutch-process cocoa powder
1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon kosher salt
4 large eggs
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
4 cups grated zucchini (from 2 medium), drained and squeezed of excess moisture
5 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped (1 cup)
2 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature
16 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
2 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Sugared Zucchini Blossoms, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Cake: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 10-by-15-inch jelly-roll pan. Line bottom with parchment, leaving a 2-inch overhang on 2 sides; butter parchment.
  • Whisk together flour, cocoa, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl, whisk together eggs, butter, and vanilla. Stir egg mixture into flour mixture until batter loosens, about 1 minute. Stir in zucchini and chocolate (batter will be quite thick). Spread evenly into prepared pan; smooth top with a spatula. Bake until a tester inserted into cake comes out clean, 28 to 30 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack; let cool completely. Remove from pan.
  • Frosting: Beat butter on medium-high speed until smooth, 2 minutes. Add cream cheese; beat to combine. Reduce speed to medium-low and add confectioners' sugar, 1/2 cup at a time, beating until thickened. Beat in vanilla. Spread frosting over cake, scatter with zucchini blossoms, and serve. Cake can be refrigerated (without blossoms) up to 8 hours.

ZUCCHINI-PECAN CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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Provided by Ian Knauer

Categories     Cake     Mixer     Egg     Dessert     Bake     Kentucky Derby     Backyard BBQ     Cream Cheese     Pecan     Zucchini     Summer     Party     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

Cake:
Nonstick vegetable oil spray
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3/4 cup olive oil (not extra-virgin)
1 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups coarsely grated zucchini (about 8 ounces)
3/4 cup chopped pecans
Frosting:
1/2 8-ounce package Philadelphia brand cream cheese (do not use reduced-fat or fat-free), room temperature
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • For cake:
  • Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 350°F. Line 9-inch-diameter cake pan with 2-inch-high sides with parchment paper. Coat parchment paper with nonstick spray.
  • Whisk flour, baking powder, coarse salt, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg in medium bowl to blend well. Whisk oil, sugar, eggs, and vanilla in large bowl to blend well; fold in flour mixture, then grated zucchini and pecans. Transfer cake batter to prepared pan.
  • Bake cake until tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 45 minutes. Cool cake completely in pan on rack, about 1 hour. Cut around sides of pan to loosen. Turn cake out onto platter; peel off parchment paper.
  • For frosting:
  • Using electric mixer, beat cream cheese and butter in medium bowl until blended. Beat in sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon. Spread frosting thickly over top of cake. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.
  • Cut cake into wedges and serve.

ZUCCHINI CAKE WITH CINNAMON CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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A delicious way use summer's bounty of zucchini! Moist spiced zucchini cake topped with sweet cinnamon cream cheese frosting.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h5m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix
3/4 cup milk
1/2 cup butter, melted
3 eggs
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 cups coarsely shredded zucchini (about 2 medium)
3/4 cup chopped walnuts
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom only of 13 x 9-inch pan with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, beat cake mix, milk, 1/2 cup melted butter, the eggs, 2 teaspoons cinnamon, the ginger and nutmeg with electric mixer on medium speed 2 minutes. Stir in zucchini and walnuts. Pour batter into pan.
  • Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Remove from oven to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  • In large bowl, beat cream cheese and 1/4 cup softened butter with electric mixer on medium-high speed until smooth. Beat in 1 teaspoon cinnamon and the vanilla. On low speed, beat in powdered sugar until frosting is smooth and creamy. Spread frosting on cake. Cut into 4 rows by 3 rows. Cover and refrigerate any remaining cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450, Carbohydrate 49 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Fat 5, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 440 mg, Sugar 33 g, TransFat 1/2 g

CHOCOLATE ZUCCHINI CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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This cake is moist and fudgy, a great way to use up some of your summer zucchini. Would also be good with chocolate ganache, a thin white icing or glaze or even just sprinkled with chocolate chips while hot. *i used hershey's special dark cocoa- it's a mix of dutch and regular unsweetened so i think either would work here

Provided by newmama

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 cup sugar
3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup oil (i used coconut)
1/4 cup butter
2 eggs
3/4 cup plain yogurt (or sour cream)
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 1/2 cups flour
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups zucchini, shredded (generous cups!)
1/2 cup chocolate chips
8 ounces cream cheese, soft
2 tablespoons butter, soft
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 cups powdered sugar (or to taste)

Steps:

  • cream sugar, oil and butter.
  • add eggs, yogurt and vanilla.
  • sift dry ingredients and add to wet- batter will be really thick, moisture from the zucchini will come out while cooking.
  • fold in zucchini and chocolate chips.
  • spread in greased 13x9 in pan and bake at 325 for 30-35 minutes.
  • cool completely and frost
  • beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy, beat in vanilla and powdered sugar until smooth- i start adding it by 1/2 cup increments and taste along the way.
  • refrigerate until serving.

ZUCCHINI CAKE II



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This is my son's favorite cake. It stays very moist. I usually frost it with cream cheese frosting, but it is also great plain. It can also be baked in 2 loaf pans for zucchini bread.

Provided by Joan

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash

Time 1h15m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon baking powder
3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup vegetable oil
1 ½ cups white sugar
2 cups grated zucchini
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease one 13x9-inch baking pan.
  • Combine the flour, baking soda, salt, baking powder, and cinnamon in a bowl and set aside. In a separate bowl, mix the eggs, oil, sugar, grated zucchini, and vanilla. Add the flour mixture to the zucchini mixture and stir until just combined. Stir in the chopped nuts. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 211.4 calories, Carbohydrate 21.8 g, Cholesterol 23.3 mg, Fat 13.1 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 216.9 mg, Sugar 12.9 g

CINNAMON ZUCCHINI CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING RECIPE



Cinnamon Zucchini Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe image

We have found the best way to eat zucchini: in our amazing Cinnamon Zucchini Cake! This recipe will quickly become a family favorite.

Provided by Camille Beckstrand

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 eggs
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup applesauce
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
2 cups shredded zucchini
8 ounces cream cheese ((1 package))
1/4 cup butter (softened)
3 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9 x 13 inch baking pan with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Beat eggs, vegetable oil, applesauce, sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla together in a large bowl.
  • Add in flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg and mix well.
  • Fold in zucchini and stir until completely mixed in. Pour batter into prepared 9 x 13 inch pan.
  • Bake for 35-40 minutes or until toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • While the cake cools, mix together frosting ingredients and spread over the top of the cooled cake.
  • If desired, sprinkle the top of the cake with cinnamon and sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 392 kcal, Carbohydrate 64 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 49 mg, Sodium 424 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 46 g, UnsaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

ZUCCHINI CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE APPLESAUCE ICING



Zucchini Cake with Cream Cheese Applesauce Icing image

A moist zucchini cake with a different sort of icing. It's best if served chilled, but tastes great any way you want it.

Provided by Caroline

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash

Time 1h55m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 eggs
1 cup vegetable oil
2 cups white sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups shredded zucchini, squeezed dry
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
3 tablespoons butter, softened
½ cup cinnamon-flavored applesauce
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 cups confectioners' sugar, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Beat eggs, vegetable oil, white sugar, and vanilla extract in a large bowl until thoroughly combined. Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl. Stir the flour mixture into the wet ingredients and mix in zucchini. Transfer batter to the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the cake is lightly browned and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs, about 40 minutes. Let cool completely.
  • Beat cream cheese and butter in a bowl until smooth; stir in applesauce and nutmeg. Mix in confectioners' sugar until the frosting is smooth and workable; spread on cooled zucchini cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290.2 calories, Carbohydrate 37.7 g, Cholesterol 37.3 mg, Fat 14.7 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 255 mg, Sugar 27.8 g

Tips:

  • Choose the Right Zucchini: For the best flavor and texture, select firm, medium-sized zucchini. Avoid large ones, as they tend to be watery.
  • Grate the Zucchini Properly: Use a box grater with large holes to grate the zucchini. This will create thin, even shreds that will cook evenly in the cake batter.
  • Don't Over-mix the Batter: Over-mixing can develop the gluten in the flour, resulting in a tough cake. Mix just until the ingredients are well combined.
  • Bake the Cake at the Right Temperature: Start by baking the cake at a high temperature of 350°F (175°C) for 10 minutes. This will help it rise quickly. Then, reduce the temperature to 325°F (165°C) and continue baking until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the Cake Cool Completely: Before frosting the cake, let it cool completely on a wire rack. This will prevent the frosting from melting.

Conclusion:

This Zucchini Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting is a delicious and moist cake that is perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make and can be customized with different spices or flavors. The cream cheese frosting is a rich and creamy complement to the cake. Whether you serve it for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, this cake is sure to be a hit.

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