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How to Make Carrot Zucchini Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

Carrot Zucchini Cake is a delightful and unexpectedly light dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is moist, flavorful, and packed with nutritious ingredients, making it a guilt-free indulgence that everyone will love. This cake is a wonderful way to sneak in some extra veggies into your diet, without compromising on taste.

Made with shredded carrots and zucchini, this cake is naturally sweet and loaded with vitamins and fiber. The combination of these two vegetables creates a d...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 ½ cups vegetable oil
  • 1 cup grated carrot
  • 1 cup grated zucchini
  • 4 eggs
  • ½ cup honey
  • 1 (16 ounce) package confectioners' sugar
  • 1 cup crushed pineapple, well drained
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Information

  • Prep Time: 35 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 35 mins
  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 1 3-layer cake

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour three 8-inch round cake pans.
  • Make the cake: Mix all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, sugar, cinnamon, salt, and baking soda together in a bowl.
  • Beat oil, carrots, zucchini, and eggs in a large bowl with an electric mixer on low speed until well blended. Beat in honey. Stir in flour mixture gradually, then beat on medium speed until batter is smooth, about 3 minutes. Divide batter evenly among the prepared cake pans.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 30 minutes. Cool in the pans for 5 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack and allow to cool completely, about 25 more minutes.
  • Meanwhile, make the frosting: Beat confectioners' sugar, pineapple, cream cheese, walnuts, butter, and vanilla in a large bowl with an electric mixer until smooth.
  • Spread frosting over the top of each cooled cake layer. Stack layers, then frost sides and top.

    • Nutrition

    559 cal.

    • Total Fat: 32g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 68mg
    • Sodium: 280mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 66g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 53g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 40mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 173mg

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