Zucchini Snacking Cake

For the cake:
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup vegetable oil
1 1/4 cups packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 cup Greek yogurt, room temperature
4 large eggs, room temperature
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 3/4 cups shredded zucchini, no need to squeeze
For the frosting:
8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
1/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt

To make the cake:
  1. Preheat oven to 350 °F and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan with baking spray, set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In another bowl, whisk oil, light brown sugar, granulated sugar, Greek yogurt, eggs, and vanilla.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, whisking to thoroughly combine. Fold in zucchini, scraping the sides and bottom of the bowl to thoroughly combine.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 35 to 45 minutes (depending on the pan size). A toothpick inserted should come out clean with a few moist, not wet crumbs. Let the cake cool completely.
To make the Frosting:
  1. In a bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth, fluffy, and lump-free, scraping the sides and bottom of the bowl frequently.
  2. Gradually add in powdered sugar, followed by the vanilla and salt. Scrape the bowl as needed. Spread the frosting over the cooled cake. Slice, serve, and enjoy!

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