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Zucchini Cake I

SUBMITTED BY: Suzzane Stull PHOTO BY: Cooknmama2

"Very moist cake, similar to carrot cake."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 24 stars. This recipe average a 4.5 star rating.
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Original recipe yield 1 -3 layer 9 inch cake

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
  • 3 cups grated zucchini
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Lightly grease and flour three 9 inch round cake pans.
  2. In a medium size bowl combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, white sugar, and salt. Mix well.
  3. In another bowl beat eggs, vegetable oil, and 1 teaspoon vanilla together. Pour into egg mixture into the flour mixture and mix well. Stir in the shredded zucchini. Pour batter into prepared pans.
  4. Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 25 minutes. Allow cakes to cool in pans. Stack and frost into a 3 layer cake using Cream Cheese Frosting.
  5. To Make Frosting: Cream together the cream cheese, butter or margarine. Add the confectioner's sugar, a little at a time. Add 2 teaspoons vanilla and mix well. Spread on cool cake layers.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 7, 2004 by BOBOBEARZOE
Thought making this in three layers was too much work, so put in a 9x13 pan. Came out just... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 18, 2006 by AmateurChef
I can't get enough of this cake. Everytime I bake it I add something different. Coconut,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 7, 2003 by JOALICEMONROY
Fantastic! Everyone loved it. I made it in a 13"x9" pan instead of 3 layers and it baked up... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 8, 2005 by TRACEYRED
I loved this cake. Made it for my brother-in-law's birthday and it was a hit. I made a few... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 9, 2003 by KABB
the only and i repeat only hard thing about this cake to make was to grate the zuccini. it was... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 7, 2003 by TEATOOTSIE
This recipe is a real family pleaser. It tastes just like carrot cake. I shared this cake... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2002 by DON ROBERTSON
I followed the recipe to a tee did not turn out like I thought it would. It was very moist but... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 29, 2007 by LinF
I love this cake and so did my family. It freezes beautifully. I made extra and froze in... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 8, 2004 by MONNALIKI
Sorry to say this was not a favorite for me. Pans were sticky and hard to remove. Cake too... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 29, 2003 by MRSJONES
I found this recipe a little heavy and doughy tasting. MORE