Homemade Moist and Delicious Zucchini Cake Recipe

Indulge in this homemade zucchini cake that is moist, flavorful and absolutely delicious. This recipe combines the goodness of fresh zucchini with warm spices to create a delightful dessert that everyone will love. The cake is topped with a creamy cream cheese frosting, adding the perfect finishing touch. Serve this cake at your next gathering and watch it disappear!

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 3 large eggs
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 2 cups grated zucchini
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
3. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, vegetable oil, grated zucchini, and vanilla extract until well combined.
4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
5. Fold in the chopped walnuts, if using.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top.
7. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
9. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy.
10. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating until well combined and fluffy.
11. Spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the cooled cake.
12. Slice and serve the zucchini cake, and enjoy!

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