Zucchini Coconut Cake

Zucchini Coconut Cake

My mom has been making this cake for years using fresh zucchini from the garden. It is a family favorite. It’s even great to freeze and bring out when company comes.

Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Additional Time:
60 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs
Yield:
2 9×13-inch cakes
Servings:
24

Ingredients

  • 4 eggs
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups grated zucchini
  • 1 ½ cups sweetened flaked coconut
  • 1 ½ cups chopped black walnuts (Optional)
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup butter
  • 3 ¾ cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
  • ½ cup chopped black walnuts (Optional)
  • ¼ cup raisins (Optional)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2
Grease 2 9×13-inch baking pans.

Step 3
Beat eggs, white sugar, and vegetable oil together until well blended.

Step 4
Stir flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt into egg mixture until batter is just mixed.

Step 5
Fold zucchini, 1 1/2 cups coconut and 1 1/2 cups black walnuts into batter until evenly distributed.

Step 6
Divide batter evenly between the prepared baking pans.

Step 7
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 30 minutes. Cool in the pans for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on wire racks.

Step 8
Beat cream cheese and butter in a large bowl with an electric mixer until smooth.

Step 9
Gradually beat confectioners' sugar into cream cheese mixture until frosting is light and fluffy.

Step 10
Fold 1 cup coconut, 1/2 cup black walnuts, raisins, and vanilla extract into cream cheese frosting.

Step 11
Spread cream cheese frosting over completely cooled cakes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

445
Calories
25g
Fat
52g
Carbs
6g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 24
Calories 445
% Daily Value *
Total Fat25g 33%
Saturated Fat8g 42%
Cholesterol48mg 16%
Sodium291mg 13%
Total Carbohydrate52g 19%
Dietary Fiber2g 8%
Total Sugars40g
Protein6g
Vitamin C3mg 13%
Calcium27mg 2%
Iron1mg 7%
Potassium167mg 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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