Zucchini Spice Cake

Zucchini Spice Cake
  • PREP TIME
    20 mins
  • COOK TIME
    45 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    3 hrs 5 mins
  • SERVING
    24 People
  • VIEWS
    311

Embrace the bounty of the season with this delectable Zucchini Spice Cake. A moist, dense delight, reminiscent of carrot cake, it's the perfect way to sneak in extra veggies while tantalizing your taste buds with warm spices and optional stir-ins.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    40 g
  • Cholesterol
    31 mg
  • Fiber
    1 g
  • Protein
    3 g
  • Saturated Fat
    1 g
  • Sodium
    164 mg
  • Sugar
    27 g
  • Fat
    8 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Place grated zucchini in a colander and let it drain while you prepare the other ingredients. (10 minutes)

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Recipe View In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and salt until thoroughly combined. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, applesauce, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth. (3 minutes)

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Recipe View Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. Stir in the drained zucchini. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View Bake for 45 to 55 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. (45-55 minutes)

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Recipe View Let the cake cool completely in the pan before frosting (optional) and cutting into squares. (60 minutes)

For an extra layer of flavor and texture, consider adding 1 cup of your favorite stir-ins, such as raisins, shredded coconut, chopped walnuts, or pecans.
Draining the zucchini is crucial to prevent a soggy cake. Gently press out any excess moisture with a clean kitchen towel if necessary.
Store the cooled cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to a week.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.7/ 5 ( 103 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
  • Trinity Funk

    A perfect way to use up all that zucchini from the garden.

  • Haven Bauchboehm

    This cake is amazing! My kids had no idea there was zucchini in it.

  • Rebeca Crist

    I added walnuts and dried cranberries – so good!

  • Carley Rutherford

    I found that 50 minutes was the perfect baking time in my oven.

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