ZUCCHINI PUMPKIN CAKE

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Freeze your home grown shredded zucchini so when your pumpkin is ready in the fall in can make this delish cake.

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 1 cake, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 23

4 eggs
1 cup salad oil
1 cup sugar
1 cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 cups grated zucchini
1 cup canned pumpkin
3 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons ginger
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon fresh ground nutmeg
1 cup pine nuts
1 cup raisins
3 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
4 tablespoons butter
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
8 ounces powdered sugar
sour cream, if needed
1 -2 cup toasted pine nuts

Steps:

  • Grease and flour 2 9 inch cake pans or 10x13 pan and set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Beat eggs to blend, add oil, sugar and vanilla.
  • Continue beating until thick and foamy.
  • Stir in zucchini and pumpkin.
  • Mix remaining ingredients in a separate bowl.
  • Stir dry mixture gently into zucchini mixture just until blended.
  • Bake for 45 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Top with cream cheese frosting.
  • CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:.
  • Put Frosting ingredients in food processor and mix till creamy add sour cream to make it creamier if necessary.
  • Press pine nuts into sides of cake.
  • Eat Away!

Okolo Favour
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I'm not a big fan of pumpkin, but this cake was surprisingly good. I'll definitely be making it again.


Rao Awais
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This is the perfect cake for fall. It's warm and comforting.


Kimera Muhammad
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This cake is a little too bland for my taste. I think I might try adding some spices next time.


Luis Bere
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I love how this cake is not too sweet. It's the perfect balance of flavors.


Swadesh Misra
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This is the best zucchini pumpkin cake I've ever had! It's so moist and flavorful.


MD ASHEDUL ISLAM
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This cake is a little too dense for my taste. I think I might try adding a little more baking powder next time.


Mashroot Halak
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I've made this cake several times and it's always a success. It's a great recipe to have on hand for potlucks and gatherings.


FF punk ᗩנ
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I'm not a big fan of zucchini, but this cake was surprisingly good. The pumpkin flavor really shines through.


Steve Hall
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This cake is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my friends and family.


Hemant Yadav
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I made this cake for my family and they loved it! It's a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables.


Murtaza Bashir Gilal
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This cake is delicious! I love the combination of zucchini and pumpkin. It's also very moist.


Ofgaha Alemu
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I had some trouble getting the cake to rise properly. I think I might have overmixed the batter.


Md Riqoy
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This cake is a little too sweet for my taste, but it's still good. I might try reducing the amount of sugar next time.


mubeen_ raj01
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I love the moist texture and the streusel topping. This cake is perfect for fall.


Rakesh Darnali
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I've made this cake several times and it's always a success. It's a great way to use up zucchini and pumpkin.


Waqas Akram
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This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and the results are always delicious.


muhammad khaliq
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Zaheer Hafeji
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This zucchini pumpkin cake is incredibly moist and flavorful. I loved the combination of spices and the streusel topping added a nice crunch.


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