Best Zucchini Cake With Lime Cream Cheese Frosting Recipes

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GRANDMA'S ZUCCHINI CAKE



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My grandmother's recipe for a gently spicy sheet cake, made with freshly grated zucchini.

Provided by Elise Bauer

Categories     Dessert     Baking     Cake     Sheet Cake     Zucchini

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 18

Cake:
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons cinnamon (can sub 1 teaspoon with other spices such as allspice and nutmeg, go easy on the cloves though)
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
3 eggs
2 cups white, granulated sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest (optional, my addition)
2 cups (from about 3-4 regular sized zucchini) grated un-peeled zucchini (place grated zucchini in a sieve and press out some of the excess moisture before measuring)
1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (my grandmother recommends black walnuts)
1/2 cup golden raisins (optional)
Frosting:
3 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature (Philadelphia cream cheese recommended)
1/4 cup butter, room temperature
1 1/2 to 2 cups of powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter a 9x12 or 9x13 baking pan (I used a pyrex pan).
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, and baking powder. Set aside.
  • In a mixer, beat the 3 eggs on high speed until frothy. Lower the speed and beat in the sugar, vegetable oil, vanilla, and lemon zest (if using). Stir in the flour mixture, a third at a time. Stir in the zucchini and chopped nuts and/or raisins.
  • Pour mixture into a 9x12 or 9x13 baking pan. Bake at 350°F for 40 to 45 minutes. (My grandmother's notes say you can also bake in an angel food pan for 1 hour.) Remove from oven and let cool completely before frosting. (While the cake is cooling, let the frosting's cream cheese and butter sit at room temperature to soften.)

Nutrition Facts : Calories 355 kcal, Carbohydrate 43 g, Cholesterol 38 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 264 mg, Sugar 32 g, Fat 20 g, ServingSize Makes about 20 pieces., UnsaturatedFat 0 g

ZUCCHINI CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



Zucchini Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting image

Cindy West of Marshalltown, Iowa fixes this moist snack cake topped with sweet cream cheese frosting. "Squares of this cake freeze extremely well," she notes.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield about 24 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 large eggs
3/4 cup canola oil
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 cups shredded zucchini
FROSTING:
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups confectioners' sugar
2 to 3 tablespoons milk

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat eggs and oil. Combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and cinnamon; add to egg mixture and mix well. Stir in zucchini. Spread into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. , Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack., In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter and vanilla until smooth. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar. Add enough milk to achieve spreading consistency. Frost cake and cut into squares. Store leftovers in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 254 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 210mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

ZUCCHINI CAKE WITH LIME CREAM CHEESE FROSTING RECIPE - (5/5)



Zucchini Cake with Lime Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe - (5/5) image

Provided by Texaschef11

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup brown sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 cup butter, melted and cooled
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp lime zest
4-oz (approx. 1/3 cup) unsweetened applesauce
3-4 cups shredded zucchini (4-5 medium)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350F. Lightly grease a 9×13-in baking pan. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. In a large bowl, whisk together brown sugar, eggs, melted butter, vanilla, lime zest and applesauce until very smooth. Stir in flour mixture and mix only until just combined, with no streaks of flour remaining. Stir in shredded zucchini. Pour batter into prepared pan and spread into an even layer. Bake for 28-31 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with only a few moist crumbs attached. Cool cake on wire rack (cake can be cooled in the pan). Frost top of cake (not sides) once it is completely cooled. Serves 20 Lower Fat Lime Cream Cheese Frosting 8-oz cream cheese, room temperature 1 1/4 cups marshmallow creme (7-oz) 1 tbsp lime zest 1 tbsp fresh lime juice 1 tsp vanilla extract Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl and beat with an electric mixer at medium-high speed until smooth and fluffy. Spread on cooled cake.

ZUCCHINI CAKE WITH CINNAMON CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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A delicious way use summer's bounty of zucchini! Moist spiced zucchini cake topped with sweet cinnamon cream cheese frosting.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h5m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix
3/4 cup milk
1/2 cup butter, melted
3 eggs
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 cups coarsely shredded zucchini (about 2 medium)
3/4 cup chopped walnuts
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom only of 13 x 9-inch pan with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, beat cake mix, milk, 1/2 cup melted butter, the eggs, 2 teaspoons cinnamon, the ginger and nutmeg with electric mixer on medium speed 2 minutes. Stir in zucchini and walnuts. Pour batter into pan.
  • Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Remove from oven to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  • In large bowl, beat cream cheese and 1/4 cup softened butter with electric mixer on medium-high speed until smooth. Beat in 1 teaspoon cinnamon and the vanilla. On low speed, beat in powdered sugar until frosting is smooth and creamy. Spread frosting on cake. Cut into 4 rows by 3 rows. Cover and refrigerate any remaining cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450, Carbohydrate 49 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Fat 5, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 440 mg, Sugar 33 g, TransFat 1/2 g

ZUCCHINI CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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Quick and easy to whip up. Great taste with the cream cheese frosting. Good way to use up all those zucchini from the garden.

Provided by Barb Witherspoon

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup vegetable oil
4 eggs
2 cups shredded zucchini
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
3 ounces cream cheese or 3 ounces neufchatel cheese
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine
1 tablespoon milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Cake:.
  • Combine dry ingredients (flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, and baking soda) in a mixing bowl.
  • Add oil, eggs and mix well.
  • Add zucchini and walnuts; stir well.
  • Pour into a greased 9 x 13 inch baking pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes.
  • Cool.
  • Frosting:.
  • Beat cream cheese, butter, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
  • Add sugar and mix well.
  • Frost cake.
  • Sprinkle with additional walnuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 349.9, Fat 17.8, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 53.2, Sodium 201.9, Carbohydrate 45.1, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 32.2, Protein 3.8

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