Best 8 Zucchini Carrot Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting Recipes

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Zucchini carrot cake with cream cheese frosting is a captivating dessert that artfully blends the flavors of zucchini and carrot into a moist, delectable cake. This delightful treat not only provides a symphony of flavors but also offers a subtle nutritional boost with its incorporation of healthy vegetables. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your culinary journey, this recipe promises an enticing experience that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

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ZUCCHINI CARROT CAKE



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I found this recipe in a cookbook and made some changes to it. My husband likes to have it for his birthday cake. We live with my husband's family on a 27,000-acre ranch in the mountains and raise cattle, grain and hay.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 12-14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 21

4 large eggs
2 cups sugar
1-1/3 cups vegetable oil
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups finely shredded carrots
2 cups finely shredded zucchini
1 cup coarsely chopped pecans or walnuts
FROSTING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
5 cups confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Whole or chopped pecans or walnuts for garnish, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl beat eggs and sugar until frothy. Gradually beat in oil. Combine dry ingredients; add to batter. Beat 4 minutes. Stir in carrots, zucchini and nuts. Pour into three greased 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° for about 35 minutes or until top springs back when lightly touched. Cool 5 minutes before removing from pans. Cool thoroughly on a wire rack. , For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter in a large bowl until smooth. Add sugar and vanilla. Continue beating until sugar is dissolved. Spread between the layers and over the top and sides of the cake. Garnish with whole or chopped nuts if desired.

Nutrition Facts :

ZUCCHINI-CARROT CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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This recipe is good to have around when zucchinis are growing out of control in your garden (it happens!). Who would have thought a cake could taste so good with VEGETABLES in it?! LOL

Provided by Jamie Lynne

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 12-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 eggs
1 1/4 cups vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups sifted flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon allspice
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup raisins
2 cups grated zucchini
1 medium carrot, grated
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 (8 ounce) container non-dairy whipped topping

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Beat eggs lightly in large bowl.
  • Add oil, sugar, and vanilla.
  • Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and salt together.
  • Gradually add to egg mixture until well blended.
  • Stir in raisins. zucchini and carrots.
  • Bake in a 10-inch tube pan for one hour or until center springs back when lightly touched.
  • Cool in pan for 20 minutes, then remove to wire rack.
  • When completely cool, frost with cream cheese frosting.
  • Cream Cheese Frosting:.
  • Bring cream cheese to room temperature or use soft Philadelphia Cream Cheese.
  • Add to container of non-dairy whipped topping until well blended.

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

EASY ZUCCHINI CARROT CAKE



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Make and share this Easy Zucchini Carrot Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by LizCl

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/3 cup oil
4 large eggs
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple in juice, undrained
1 (18 ounce) pkge carrot cake mix with pudding
1 1/2 cups zucchini, grated, drained well
1 cup pecans or 1 cup walnuts, chopped
1/2 cup coconut, flaked (optional)

Steps:

  • Beat oil and eggs together. Beat in the pineapple with juice and the cake mix.
  • Stir in the zucchini, nuts, and coconut.
  • Pour into greased and floured 13 X 9 inch baking pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 45-50 minutes.
  • Frost with cream cheese icing or dust with powdered sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185.5, Fat 17.1, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 84.6, Sodium 30.1, Carbohydrate 5.8, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 4.2, Protein 3.8

ZUCCHINI CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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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.

CARROT-ZUCCHINI CAKE



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Using both carrots and zucchini gives this cake a unique flavor. Very moist and very tasty! Decorate with maraschino cherries.

Provided by Lori O'Neill Harpel

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash

Time 1h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup white sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 ½ cups vegetable oil
4 large eggs eggs
1 cup grated carrot
1 cup grated zucchini
½ cup honey
1 (16 ounce) package confectioners' sugar
1 cup crushed pineapple, well drained
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
½ cup chopped walnuts
¼ cup butter, softened
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour three 8-inch round cake pans.
  • Mix sugar, all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, cinnamon, salt, and baking soda in a bowl.
  • Combine oil, eggs, carrots, and zucchini in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer on low speed until well blended. Beat in honey. Stir in sugar mixture gradually; beat on medium speed until batter is smooth, about 3 minutes.
  • Divide batter evenly among prepared cake pans.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 30 minutes. Cool in the pans for 5 minutes. Invert onto a wire rack; allow to cool completely, about 25 minutes.
  • Combine confectioners' sugar, pineapple, cream cheese, walnuts, butter, and vanilla extract in a large bowl; beat until frosting is smooth. Spread over cooled cakes and stack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 740.4 calories, Carbohydrate 86.7 g, Cholesterol 92.7 mg, Fat 42.8 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 7.1 g, SaturatedFat 11.7 g, Sodium 413.8 mg, Sugar 68.8 g

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.

SHEET PAN ZUCCHINI CARROT CAKE



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This sheet pan cake with zucchini, carrots, and coconut is incredibly moist since it is soaked with freshly squeezed orange juice right after baking. Make sure you squeeze out most of the liquid of the vegetables, otherwise the cake will get too moist.

Provided by Lena

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash

Time 1h15m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup shredded coconut
6 teaspoons baking powder
1 pinch salt
1 ⅛ cups unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 ¼ cups white sugar
4 teaspoons vanilla sugar
6 eggs
2 ¼ cups finely grated zucchini, excess moisture squeezed out
2 ¼ cups finely grated carrots, excess moisture squeezed out
4 tablespoons milk, or more as needed
1 large orange, juiced

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a large, rimmed baking sheet with butter.
  • Combine flour, coconut, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
  • Combine butter, sugar, and vanilla sugar in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until very smooth and creamy, about 5 minutes. Add eggs one at a time, and beating well after each addition. Fold in zucchini and carrots.
  • Stir in flour mixture alternately with milk until batter is well combined. Spread onto the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 45 minutes. Pour orange juice over warm cake immediately after removing from the oven, so it can soak up the liquid.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 298.7 calories, Carbohydrate 37.1 g, Cholesterol 76.8 mg, Fat 15 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 9.7 g, Sodium 189.2 mg, Sugar 15 g

Tips:

- Ensure the zucchini and carrots are finely grated to ensure they blend well with the other ingredients. - Use high-quality cream cheese for the frosting; it will give a rich and creamy texture. - Beat the cream cheese and butter together until light and fluffy; this will help incorporate air and make the frosting smooth. - Do not overmix the batter; overmixing can result in a dense and dry cake. - Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Overbaking can dry out the cake. - Let the carrot zucchini cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help the frosting set properly. - Keep the frosted cake refrigerated until ready to serve. This will help the frosting stay firm.

Conclusion:

This moist and flavorful zucchini carrot cake with cream cheese frosting is a delicious and healthy treat that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With its vibrant orange color and sweet and tangy flavor, this cake is sure to be a hit at your next gathering. So, grab your apron and let's get baking!

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