Best 9 Zucchini Spice Cake With Penuche Frosting Recipes

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Welcome to the delectable world of zucchini spice cake with penuche frosting! This irresistible dessert combines the humble zucchini's natural sweetness with a symphony of aromatic spices, resulting in a moist and flavorful cake that will tantalize your taste buds. The penuche frosting adds a velvety layer of richness, perfectly complementing the cake's delicate texture. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this article will guide you through the steps to create this culinary masterpiece. Get ready to embark on a delightful journey as we unveil the secrets behind this irresistible treat.

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ZUCCHINI SPICE CAKE



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This simple, made from scratch, Zucchini Spice Cake is loaded with spices and topped with a sweet cream cheese icing. No butter. No oil. Applesauce and zucchini make this easy snack cake extra moist and totally delicious!

Provided by Trish - Mom On Timeout

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
1 tbsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp ground cloves
2/3 cup brown sugar
2/3 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs, room temperature
2/3 cup applesauce
1/4 cup almondmilk
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups grated zucchini
1 cups shredded, sweetened coconut (optional)
3/4 cup toasted walnuts, divided
4 oz cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter, softened
2-3 cups powdered sugar
2-3 tbsp almondmilk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350F.
  • Spray a 9-inch square baking pan with cooking spray and line with parchment paper. Set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together sugars, eggs, applesauce, almondmilk and vanilla extract.
  • Stir in the flour mixture just until combined.
  • Stir in zucchini, coconut and toasted walnuts.
  • Pour into prepared baking dish and bake for 25 to 28 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
  • Let cool completely before icing.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 16 g, Calories 288 kcal, Carbohydrate 47 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Sodium 148 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 34 g

ZUCCHINI SPICE CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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This Zucchini Spice Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting brings home all the warm and flavorful fall spices to an incredibly moist zucchini cake. We'll use 3 whole cups of zucchini!

Provided by Sara Kennedy

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 C flour
1 tsp salt
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
3 tsp ground cinnamon (or to taste (we like cinnamon))
2 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp ground cloves
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
3 C grated zucchini (loosely packed, about 2 medium zucchini )
1/2 C unsalted butter
1/2 C canola oil (or other light oil)
1 C granulated sugar
3/4 C dark brown sugar
4 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
1 Linked recipe for Cream Cheese Frosting ((you'll have a little bit extra, about 1/2 C))
1/4 C chopped pecans or walnuts (for topping, optional 1)

Steps:

  • Prep a 9x13" cake pan with parchment and spray with non-stick spray or rub with a light coat of oil or butter to prevent sticking. Set aside.
  • Combine dry ingredients. Set aside.
  • Grate the zucchini. Enough for 3 loosely packed cups. Set aside.
  • In a medium-large bowl, beat softened butter, oil, white sugar, and brown sugar. The mixture will lighten and whip up when it becomes fully incorporated.
  • Add eggs, one at a time, and beat after each addition. Add vanilla.
  • Add the dry ingredients in 2 batches. Mix on low speed just long enough to fully incorporate the flour. Avoid overmixing.
  • Switch to a spoon or spatula and fold in the zucchini. The batter will be thick but will be smooth & silky once the zucchini has a chance to meld with the rest of the ingredients.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spread evenly.
  • Bake at 350f for about 30 - 35 minutes or until a cake tester comes out clean. Avoid over-baking.
  • You'll need 1 recipe of my Cream Cheese Frosting (or your own favorite recipe).
  • Allow the cake to fully cool and frost.
  • Sprinkle with nuts (optional). Slice and serve. See notes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265 kcal, Carbohydrate 34 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Sodium 297 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 22 g, ServingSize 1 serving

ZUCCHINI SPICE CAKE



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I created this recipe to use up a bumper crop of zucchini and to get my kids to eat more fruits and veggies without them knowing it. It is a dense cake reminiscent of carrot cake. I frequently add in an extra cup of stir-ins. Raisins, flake coconut, and walnuts or pecans are favorites.

Provided by BECCARAE1

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash

Time 3h5m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 cups grated unpeeled zucchini
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 cups white sugar
1 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon salt
4 eggs
1 cup unsweetened applesauce
¾ cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease one 9x13 inch pan.
  • Place grated zucchini in a colander and set aside to drain.
  • Whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, white sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and salt in a large bowl until well blended. Beat the eggs, applesauce, oil, and vanilla in a separate bowl until smooth. Fold in the flour mixture, then stir in the zucchini. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 45 to 55 minutes. Allow to cool completely before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 236.5 calories, Carbohydrate 39.6 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Fat 7.8 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 163.7 mg, Sugar 27 g

ZUCCHINI SPICE CAKE WITH PENUCHE FROSTING



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Make and share this Zucchini Spice Cake With Penuche Frosting recipe from Food.com.

Provided by LizCl

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h25m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 (18 1/2 ounce) yellow cake mix
1 (3 ounce) instant vanilla pudding
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup oil
4 eggs
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon clove
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups grated zucchini, drained well
1 cup packed light brown sugar
8 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup milk
2 cups powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Put cake mix, pudding mix, sour cream, water, oil, eggs, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
  • Blend with an electric mixer on low speed for 1 minute. Increase speed to medium and beat 2 to 3 minutes more.
  • Fold in the grated zucchini.
  • Pour batter into greased and floured tube pan.
  • Bake 60 to 65 minutes at 350 degrees.
  • Penuche Frosting.
  • Place brown sugar and butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Simmer, stirring constantly, 2 minutes. Carefully pour in the milk, stirring, and bring the mixture to a boil.
  • Cool slightly.
  • Place the powdered sugar in a large bowl.
  • Pour the hot brown sugar mixture over the powdered sugar. Beat with an electric mixer on low speed until frosting is smooth, 2 to 3 minutes. Use immediately (while warm) to frost cake or the frosting will harden. If it does harden, simply place the pan back over low heat and stir until the frosting softens up.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 815.5, Fat 35, SaturatedFat 14.3, Cholesterol 151.3, Sodium 806.9, Carbohydrate 120.9, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 94.9, Protein 7.7

BUTTERMILK SPICE CAKE WITH PENUCHE FROSTING



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Make and share this Buttermilk Spice Cake With Penuche Frosting recipe from Food.com.

Provided by andypandy

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 2 9inch layers

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups cake flour
1 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup fresh dairy buttermilk
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup shortening
3 whole eggs
1/2 cup salted butter
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup evaporated milk
1 3/4-2 cups powdered icing sugar

Steps:

  • In a mixer bowl, sift flour, white sugar, powder, soda, salt and spices.
  • I also sometimes add a grating of fresh nutmeg, and a pinch of ginger if desired.
  • (never measured amounts).
  • Add buttermilk, brown sugar, and shortening.
  • Beat for two minutes.
  • Add eggs, and beat another and final two minutes.
  • Spread batter into two greased and floured 9 inch round cake pans.
  • Bake 350 degrees for 30 minutes, until tester shows done.
  • Cool and remove to wire rack for perfect cooling.
  • Penuche Frosting:.
  • In saucepan melt the half cup butter and stir in the one cup brown sugar.
  • Cook until dissolved and boil for two minutes.
  • Remove from heat and add the quarter cup evaporated milk.
  • Return to heat and return to boiling point stirring constantly.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Cool to lukewarm.
  • Beat in 1 3/4 to 2 cups powdered icing sugar.
  • If its too thick add in a few tablespoons more milk little at a time.
  • If its too thin add in more icing powder a little at a time.
  • When to your desired spreading consistency, fill and frost cake.

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.

OLD-FASHIONED BUTTERSCOTCH CAKE WITH PENUCHE FROSTING



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My aunt, who was born in the 1920s, passed this recipe down to me. She made the cake from scratch from start to finish because she didn't have modern amenities to help her in the kitchen. The penuche frosting goes with the cake nicely. -Beth Vorst, Columbus Grove, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 18 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
1/2 cup shortening
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup 2% milk
1 cup chopped pecans
PENUCHE FROSTING:
1/2 cup butter, cubed
2 cups packed brown sugar
1/2 cup 2% milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream brown sugar and shortening until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition. Stir in pecans., Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack., For frosting, in a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in the brown sugar, milk and salt. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Cool to room temperature, about 20 minutes. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar. Frost cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 455 calories, Fat 16g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 323mg sodium, Carbohydrate 76g carbohydrate (61g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

SCRUMPTIOUS PENUCHE FROSTING



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This scrumptious caramel-flavored frosting is the perfect frosting for any yummy cake. It is perfect on basic yellow cake as well as homemade pound cake. Some love it on chocolate cake as well.

Provided by HappyBakerBrittany

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings

Time 40m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 7

½ cup butter
1 cup dark brown sugar
¼ cup half-and-half cream
1 pinch salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups confectioners' sugar
⅓ cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat and continue to simmer for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Stir in half-and-half cream and salt and return to a boil, continuing to stir. Remove the caramel from the heat and allow to cool to lukewarm, then add vanilla.
  • Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar with an electric mixer until smooth, being careful not to over-beat. If the frosting becomes too thick, hot water can be added to thin it out. Spread over a cooled cake and sprinkle with pecans. Allow the frosting to set before serving, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 123.7 calories, Carbohydrate 19.7 g, Cholesterol 11.1 mg, Fat 5.2 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 31 mg, Sugar 19.2 g

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

Tips:

  • Choose the Right Zucchini: For the best flavor and texture, use fresh, firm zucchini that is not too large. Medium-sized zucchini (about 6 inches long) are ideal.
  • Grate the Zucchini Properly: To ensure even distribution of moisture and flavor, grate the zucchini using the large holes of a box grater.
  • Don't Overmix the Batter: Overmixing the batter can result in a tough, dense cake. Mix the ingredients just until combined.
  • Use Fresh Spices: For the best flavor, use freshly ground spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
  • Don't Overbake the Cake: The cake is done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Overbaking can dry out the cake.
  • Make the Penuche Frosting Ahead of Time: The frosting can be made up to 3 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator. Bring it to room temperature before frosting the cake.
  • Decorate the Cake as Desired: You can decorate the cake with chopped nuts, grated chocolate, or a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar.

Conclusion:

This Zucchini Spice Cake with Penuche Frosting is a delicious and moist cake that is perfect for any occasion. With its tender crumb, warm spices, and sweet frosting, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. The combination of zucchini and spices gives the cake a unique flavor that is both comforting and satisfying. The penuche frosting is the perfect finishing touch, adding a touch of sweetness and richness. Whether you serve it for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, this cake is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

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