Zucchini Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
A moist, spiced cake studded with shredded zucchini and topped with rich cream cheese frosting. The hidden vegetable adds moisture while the warming spices and tangy frosting make this a summer favorite. Serve as a dessert or afternoon treat.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 16- 2 cups (283g) all-purpose flour, (scoop and level to measure)
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 2/3 cup (140g) packed light-brown sugar
- 1/2 cup (120ml) vegetable or canola oil
- 1/2 cup (120g) applesauce
- 1/3 cup (83g) plain Greek yogurt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups (314g) finely grated zucchini ((grate on small holes of box grater. About 2 - medium zucchini)*)
- 1/2 cup chopped toasted pecans or walnuts ( (optional))
- 8 oz cream cheese, (softened slightly)
- 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, (softened)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups (228g) powdered sugar
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 185M
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.
- Prep
- 30m
- Cook
- 35m
- Sodium
- 213mg
- Total sugar
- 37g
Added sugar is not shown when one or more ingredients lack reliable added-sugar evidence.
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 153mg
- Calcium
- 40mg
- Iron
- 0.84mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 30M
- SODIUM
- 213MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.