Zucchini Spice Cake Recipe
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Zucchini Spice Cake

By: BECCARAE1 
"I created this recipe to use up a bumper crop of zucchini and to get my kids to eat more fruits and veggies without them knowing it. It is a dense cake reminiscent of carrot cake. I frequently add in an extra cup of stir-ins. Raisins, flake coconut, and walnuts or pecans are favorites."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (44)

What to Drink?
Wine Port
Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
45 Min
Ready In:
3 Hrs 5 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 1 - 9x13 inch cake
 

Ingredients

  • 3 cups grated unpeeled zucchini
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 3/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease one 9x13 inch pan.
  2. Place grated zucchini in a colander and set aside to drain.
  3. Whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, white sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and salt in a large bowl until well blended. Beat the eggs, applesauce, oil, and vanilla in a separate bowl until smooth. Fold in the flour mixture, then stir in the zucchini. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
  4. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 45 to 55 minutes. Allow to cool completely before cutting.

Footnotes

  • Cook's Note
  • If you would like, add up to 1 cup of raisins, flake coconut, walnuts, or pecans, when you add the zucchini in Step 3.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 237 | Total Fat: 7.8g | Cholesterol: 35mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 19, 2008 by PeanutAshes   view full review
This recipe was excellent and very easy to make. It took about 3 zucchini in order to get the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 19, 2010 by TLeaves   view full review
Fantastic! This recipe used the most zucchini, but sooooo much sugar. I cut the sugar to 1/2...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 20, 2009 by KingsHorses   view full review
Very good and moist. I cut the white sugar down to 1 1/2 cups and it was plenty. I frosted...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 10, 2008 by Lauren   view full review
This cake was awesome! I have never before commented on a recipe I've used from this site but...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 20, 2008 by jeffrey   view full review
Very simple to make. Next time I will have to add some raisins. Some things I altered were the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 17, 2009 by Gramma K   view full review
This cake is extremely moist & very delicious! I made it according to your recipe except my...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 22, 2010 by amerrill   view full review
what a great way to use up some of my zucchini...and sneak some veggies in on the kids.. i...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 28, 2010 by BlueIris038   view full review
What a great cake! I did lighten it some with excellent results. I used 2 eggs & 1/2 cup egg...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 23, 2010 by JYAKEL Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Great recipe!! Very yummy.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 15, 2010 by SHERRYSILCOX   view full review
This was sooooo delicious - my picky eater even knew there was zucchini in it and ate it...

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