Description
This Easy Zucchini Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting is a delightful treat that’s simple to prepare! Bursting with flavor from fresh zucchini and warm spices, topped with a creamy frosting, it’s perfect for gatherings or a cozy dessert at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchini (14–16 oz)
- 3/4 cup vegetable or avocado oil
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup white granulated sugar
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 orange
- 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tsp ground cardamom
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground cardamom
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Take out eggs 30-45 minutes before cooking to allow them to warm up. Also, bring cream cheese and butter to room temperature about an hour before making frosting.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 aluminum baking pan.
Notes
For an added flavor, try adding nuts like walnuts or pecans to the batter.
Allow the cake to cool completely before applying the frosting for best results.
Store the leftover cake in an airtight container in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg