Zucchini Spice Cake

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This zucchini spice recipe is a dense cake reminiscent of carrot cake. I created the dish to make use of a bumper crop of zucchini and to get my kids to eat more fruits and veggies without them knowing it. I frequently add an extra cup of stir-ins — raisins, flaked coconut, and walnuts or pecans are favorites.

Submitted by BECCARAE1
Updated on August 12, 2024
A plated piece of zucchini spice cake with extra slices of cake on plates
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Additional Time:
2 hrs
Total Time:
3 hrs 5 mins
Servings:
24
Yield:
1 9x13-inch cake
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 24 servings

  • 3 cups grated unpeeled zucchini

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda

  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

  • 2 cups white sugar

  • 1 cup brown sugar

  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves

  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • 4 eggs

  • 1 cup unsweetened applesauce

  • ¾ cup vegetable oil

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease one 9x13-inch pan.

    Ingredients to make zucchini spice cake

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  2. Place grated zucchini in a colander and set aside to drain.

    A colander with grated zucchini

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  3. Whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, white sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and salt in a large bowl until well blended.

    A large bowl with flour, baking soda, baking powder, white sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and salt being whisked together

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  4. Beat eggs, applesauce, oil, and vanilla in a separate bowl until smooth. Fold in flour mixture, then stir in zucchini.

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  5. Pour batter into the prepared pan.

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  6. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 45 to 55 minutes. Allow to cool completely before cutting.

    A baking pan with a baked zucchini spice cake

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Tips

If you would like, add up to 1 cup of raisins, flaked coconut, walnuts, or pecans, when you add the zucchini in Step 3.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

237 Calories
8g Fat
40g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 24
Calories 237
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8g 10%
Saturated Fat 1g 7%
Cholesterol 31mg 10%
Sodium 164mg 7%
Total Carbohydrate 40g 14%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 27g
Protein 3g 6%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 31mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 87mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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