CRANBERRY ZUCCHINI WEDGES

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I try to slip zucchini into as many dishes as possible. These cake wedges have wonderful flavor and a tender texture. They are pretty, too, with bits of pineapple, cranberries and zucchini. And they're perfect for brunch.-Redawna Kalynchuk, Sexsmith, Alberta

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 2 cakes (8 pieces each).

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks
3 cups all-purpose flour
1-3/4 cups sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
3 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup canola oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup tightly packed shredded zucchini
1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, halved
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Confectioners' sugar
Sugared cranberries, optional

Steps:

  • Drain pineapple, reserving 1/3 cup juice (save remaining juice for another use). Place the pineapple and reserved juice in a blender; cover and process until smooth. Set aside. , In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. In a small bowl, whisk the eggs, oil, vanilla and pineapple mixture; stir into the dry ingredients until blended. Fold in the zucchini, cranberries and nuts., Pour into 2 greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° for 30-35 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. Just before serving, dust with confectioners' sugar. If desired, top with sugared cranberries.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 354 calories, Fat 17g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 264mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Shohag Khan
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These wedges are a must-try for any zucchini lover.


Piee Md
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook zucchini. These wedges are a great addition to my repertoire.


uttam paudel
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These wedges are so versatile. I've served them as a side dish, an appetizer, and even a main course.


Kanishka Bernard
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I'm definitely going to be making these wedges again soon.


Saibur Rahman
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These wedges are a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Sergio Lissner
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I'm not a big fan of zucchini, but these wedges are amazing. I couldn't stop eating them!


Deisi Urrutia
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These wedges are so easy to make. I love that I can just throw them in the oven and forget about them.


Jaimie Kelly
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I love the way the cranberries and zucchini complement each other in this dish. It's a perfect balance of flavors.


MdAlif Islam
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These wedges are so good! I've made them several times and they're always a favorite.


Sushil Malla
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I made these wedges last night and they were a hit! My family loved them. They're so easy to make and they're a great way to use up zucchini from the garden.


fatai abiodun
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These cranberry zucchini wedges are a delicious and refreshing side dish. They're perfect for summer cookouts or potlucks. I loved the combination of sweet and tart flavors.


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