Description
This Homemade Zucchini Cake is the ultimate combination of moist texture, warm spices, and rich flavor. It’s soft, tender, and packed with freshly grated zucchini that keeps it irresistibly moist without being heavy. Perfect for any occasion — from family dinners to birthdays — this easy zucchini dessert turns simple ingredients into a crowd-pleasing masterpiece. Top it with cream cheese frosting or enjoy it plain for a wholesome, classic treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups (360g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 3 large eggs
- 2 cups (400g) white sugar
- 1 cup (240ml) vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups (260g) grated zucchini (unpeeled, not drained)
- 1 cup (120g) chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch pan or line with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, beat eggs, sugar, oil, and vanilla until smooth and well blended.
- Combine and Fold: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients just until combined. Do not overmix.
- Add Zucchini and Walnuts: Gently fold in grated zucchini and optional walnuts.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 40–45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Let the cake cool completely on a wire rack before frosting or serving.
Notes
- Do not peel or drain the zucchini — its moisture ensures a soft, tender crumb.
- For a layered birthday version, bake in two round pans and frost with cream cheese icing.
- Top with lemon glaze or maple frosting for seasonal variations.
- Store at room temperature for 2 days, or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
- Freeze slices individually for up to 3 months for easy desserts anytime.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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