Best Natashas Carrot And Zucchini Cake Recipes

CARROT-ZUCCHINI CAKE

Carrot-Zucchini Cake image

Using both carrots and zucchini gives this cake a unique flavor. Very moist and very tasty! Decorate with maraschino cherries.

Provided by Lori O'Neill Harpel

Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Squash

Time 1h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1 cup white sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 ½ cups vegetable oil
4 large eggs eggs
1 cup grated carrot
1 cup grated zucchini
½ cup honey
1 (16 ounce) package confectioners' sugar
1 cup crushed pineapple, well drained
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
½ cup chopped walnuts
¼ cup butter, softened
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour three 8-inch round cake pans.
Mix sugar, all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, cinnamon, salt, and baking soda in a bowl.
Combine oil, eggs, carrots, and zucchini in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer on low speed until well blended. Beat in honey. Stir in sugar mixture gradually; beat on medium speed until batter is smooth, about 3 minutes.
Divide batter evenly among prepared cake pans.
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 30 minutes. Cool in the pans for 5 minutes. Invert onto a wire rack; allow to cool completely, about 25 minutes.
Combine confectioners' sugar, pineapple, cream cheese, walnuts, butter, and vanilla extract in a large bowl; beat until frosting is smooth. Spread over cooled cakes and stack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 740.4 calories, Carbohydrate 86.7 g, Cholesterol 92.7 mg, Fat 42.8 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 7.1 g, SaturatedFat 11.7 g, Sodium 413.8 mg, Sugar 68.8 g

ZUCCHINI CARROT CAKE

Zucchini Carrot Cake image

I found this recipe in a cookbook and made some changes to it. My husband likes to have it for his birthday cake. We live with my husband's family on a 27,000-acre ranch in the mountains and raise cattle, grain and hay.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 12-14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 21

Ingredients

4 large eggs
2 cups sugar
1-1/3 cups vegetable oil
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups finely shredded carrots
2 cups finely shredded zucchini
1 cup coarsely chopped pecans or walnuts
FROSTING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
5 cups confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Whole or chopped pecans or walnuts for garnish, optional

Steps:

In a large bowl beat eggs and sugar until frothy. Gradually beat in oil. Combine dry ingredients; add to batter. Beat 4 minutes. Stir in carrots, zucchini and nuts. Pour into three greased 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° for about 35 minutes or until top springs back when lightly touched. Cool 5 minutes before removing from pans. Cool thoroughly on a wire rack. , For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter in a large bowl until smooth. Add sugar and vanilla. Continue beating until sugar is dissolved. Spread between the layers and over the top and sides of the cake. Garnish with whole or chopped nuts if desired.

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ZUCCHINI CARROT CAKE

Zucchini Carrot Cake image

An extremely moist cake that I guarantee will become your absolute favorite zucchini cake! I got this recipe many years ago from a local hometown newspaper that used to run a special section once a year with recipes submitted by local residents.

Provided by food snob mom

Categories Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 12-15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 cups sugar
1 1/2 cups oil (like canola or corn oil)
4 eggs
3 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup chopped nuts
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups grated zucchini
1 1/2 cups grated carrots

Steps:

Beat eggs, sugar and oil.
Add sifted dry ingredients, zucchini, carrots, nuts and vanilla.
Pour into a greased Bundt pan. Bake at 350 deg. for 45 min to 1 hour. The top will be golden and may crack a little -- that's okay!
Let cool and sprinkle with powdered sugar.

NATASHA'S CARROT AND ZUCCHINI CAKE

Natasha's Carrot and Zucchini Cake image

I started out with a basic carrot cake recipe and added my own touches. It's more than just a carrot cake. Sort of a carrot, zucchini, nut and pineapple cake.The batter will be very stiff when you combine everything.

Provided by Natasha Nalley @MomInMD

Categories Cakes

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1 1/2 cup(s) flour
1 1/2 cup(s) sugar
1 teaspoon(s) ground allspice
1 teaspoon(s) ground nutmeg
1 1/2 teaspoon(s) ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon(s) baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoon(s) baking powder
1/4 teaspoon(s) salt
4 - eggs
1 cup(s) oil
1 - 2 teaspoon(s) vanilla
2 cup(s) grated carrots
1 cup(s) chopped or ground walnuts or pecans
1 can(s) crushed pineapple - small can
1/2 cup(s) grated zucchini (or more)
1 cup(s) raisins, optional

Steps:

Sift together: 1-1/2 cups flour 1-1/2 cups sugar 1 teaspoon ground allspice 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg (I like fresh ground nutmeg) 1-1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (I grind the cinnamon too.) 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt
Mix together in another bowl: 4 eggs 1 cup oil 1 to 2 teaspoons vanilla (I use 2 teaspoons) 2 Tablespoons water if batter is dry
Combine all above. Add: 2 cups grated carrots 1 cup chopped or ground walnuts or pecans (I prefer ground walnuts) 1 small can crushed pineapple - undrained ½ cup of grated zucchini) 1 cup raisins - Optional
Mix well. Pour in greased/floured tube pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour. You may use one of the following, not both.
Optional Glaze: Melt in small saucepan and heat until just starting to simmer: • 1/8 lb. butter • 1/8 cup water • 1/2 cup granulated sugar Remove from heat and add 1/8 cup rum (optional) Brush glaze over top and sides of baked cake. Let seep in.
Optional Icing: • 4 oz cream cheese, softened • 1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar • 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter • 1 teaspoon vanilla • Optional: 1 cup grated coconut, 1/4 cup chopped pecans Blend together first 4 ingredients: add coconut & nuts if desired. Mix. Spread evenly over top and sides of cake.