How to Make Zucchini Kuchen (Gorgeous Zucchini Cake) - A Step-by-Step Guide

Prepare to be amazed by this gorgeous zucchini cake recipe! Zucchini Kuchen is a delightful and unexpected twist on the classic cake, featuring the fresh and light flavor of zucchini. This recipe brings out the best in this unassuming vegetable, turning it into a delicious and moist cake that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you have an abundance of zucchini from your garden or simply want to try something new, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.

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Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon butter
  • 4 cups grated zucchini
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • ¾ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ¾ cups ground walnuts
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • confectioners' sugar, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 50 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a large loaf pan with butter.
  • Stir zucchini, sugar, 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract together in a bowl.
  • Combine flour, walnuts, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Gradually stir flour mixture into zucchini mixture until combined. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  • Bake in preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 60 to 80 minutes. Let cool in the pan, about 30 minutes. Dust with confectioners' sugar.
  • Nutrition

    853 cal.

    • Total Fat: 44g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 71mg
    • Sodium: 451mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 106g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 53g
    • Protein: 14g
    • Vitamin C: 11mg
    • Calcium: 132mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 376mg