Carrot Zucchini Cake

Carrot Zucchini Cake

Using both carrots and zucchini gives this cake a unique flavor. It’s very moist and tasty! Decorate with maraschino cherries.

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

Ingredients

Frosting

  • 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

Cake

  • 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

Directions

Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour three 8-inch round cake pans.

Step 2
Make the cake: Mix all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, sugar, cinnamon, salt, and baking soda together in a bowl.

Step 3
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.

Step 4
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.

Step 5
Meanwhile, make the frosting: Beat confectioners' sugar, pineapple, cream cheese, walnuts, butter, and vanilla in a large bowl with an electric mixer until smooth.

Step 6
Spread frosting over the top of each cooled cake layer. Stack layers, then frost sides and top.

Recipe Tip

This can also be baked in a 9×13-inch pan.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

559
Calories
32g
Fat
66g
Carbs
5g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 16
Calories 559
% Daily Value *
Total Fat32g 41%
Saturated Fat7g 34%
Cholesterol68mg 23%
Sodium280mg 12%
Total Carbohydrate66g 24%
Dietary Fiber2g 7%
Total Sugars53g
Protein5g
Vitamin C4mg 18%
Calcium40mg 3%
Iron1mg 7%
Potassium173mg 4%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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