Description
Moist and flavorful, this Zucchini Apple Cake is a delightful dessert perfect for any occasion. Packed with fresh zucchini and sweet apples, it’s a comforting treat you’ll love to bake again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup grated zucchini (about 1 medium zucchini, squeezed dry)
- 1 cup chopped apples (about 1 medium apple, peeled and cored)
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan or an 8×8 inch baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar and vegetable oil.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in the grated zucchini, chopped apples, and nuts (if using).
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 40-50 minutes for a loaf pan, or 30-40 minutes for an 8×8 inch pan, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For an extra moist cake, ensure you squeeze out as much excess water as possible from the grated zucchini.
- You can substitute other spices like cardamom or ginger for a different flavor profile.
- Serve plain, dusted with powdered sugar, or with a dollop of whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
- This cake can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: PT20M
- Cook Time: PT45M
- Category: Cake
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg