Best 3 Zucchini Cake With Lime Cream Cheese Frosting Recipes

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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 LIME CREAM CHEESE FROSTING RECIPE - (5/5)



Zucchini Cake with Lime Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe - (5/5) image

Provided by Texaschef11

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup brown sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 cup butter, melted and cooled
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp lime zest
4-oz (approx. 1/3 cup) unsweetened applesauce
3-4 cups shredded zucchini (4-5 medium)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350F. Lightly grease a 9×13-in baking pan. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. In a large bowl, whisk together brown sugar, eggs, melted butter, vanilla, lime zest and applesauce until very smooth. Stir in flour mixture and mix only until just combined, with no streaks of flour remaining. Stir in shredded zucchini. Pour batter into prepared pan and spread into an even layer. Bake for 28-31 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with only a few moist crumbs attached. Cool cake on wire rack (cake can be cooled in the pan). Frost top of cake (not sides) once it is completely cooled. Serves 20 Lower Fat Lime Cream Cheese Frosting 8-oz cream cheese, room temperature 1 1/4 cups marshmallow creme (7-oz) 1 tbsp lime zest 1 tbsp fresh lime juice 1 tsp vanilla extract Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl and beat with an electric mixer at medium-high speed until smooth and fluffy. Spread on cooled cake.

ZUCCHINI CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



Zucchini Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting image

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

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