Ingredients
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup vegetable oil
1 1/4 cups packed light or dark brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 cup unsweetened applesauce at room temperature
4 large eggs at room temperature
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
1 3/4 cups shredded zucchini (with peel, no need to blot)
1/4 cup unsalted butter, cut into 4 slices
8 ounces full-fat cream cheese, softened at room temperature
2 1/2 cups confectionersβ sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Instructions
1-Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2-Mix ingredients: In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, and baking powder. Stir until well blended.
3-Add wet ingredients: Pour in milk and beaten eggs, then mix until the batter is smooth.
4-Bake the mixture: Pour the batter into a greased baking pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
Last Step:
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π₯ Using shredded zucchini adds moisture and volume without altering flavor; peeling is unnecessary.
π§ Do not blot shredded zucchini to retain moisture.
π₯ Vegetable oil can be swapped with neutral oils like avocado or canola; avoid melted butter to prevent drying.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cooling and chilling time: 4 hours and 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 28 grams
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 18 grams
- Saturated Fat: 8 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 48 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 4 grams
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
