BBQ Recipes
Zucchini Cake
By: Grill Master
This is a new recipe that I love to make and take to family events. It has been to quite a few, and has even been made for others to take to potlucks. Don't let the name fool you, it doesn't even taste like Zucchini!
Details
- Prep Time:
20 min - Cook Time:
35 min - Ready In:
55 min
Servings: 24 pieces
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/4 cups white sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 3/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extratct
- 3 whole eggs
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 1/4 cups grated zucchini
Ingredients for Cream Cheese Frosting- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1/2 cup butter
- 2 cups confectioners sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Directions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Lightly grease and flour a 9 x 11 cake pan.
- In a medium sized bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, white sugar and salt. Mix well.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs, vegetable oil and 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract together.
- Pour the egg mixture into the flour mixture and mix well.
- Stir in shredded zucchini and mix well.
- Pour batter into prepared pan.
- Bake at 325 degrees F for 35-40 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow cakes to cool in pans.
To make frosting:
- Cream together the cream cheese and butter.
- Add the confectioners sugar a little at a time, mixing well.
- Add 2 teaspoons vanilla and spread on your cake.
