Description
Moist and flavorful Zucchini Tea Cake, perfect for an afternoon treat. This easy recipe uses simple ingredients and is a wonderful way to use up extra zucchini.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 cups grated zucchini (about 2 medium zucchinis, ends trimmed)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk (or 1/2 cup milk mixed with 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice or vinegar, let stand for 5 minutes)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan or a bundt pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Gently fold in the grated zucchini.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes for a loaf pan, or 30-40 minutes for a bundt pan, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For an extra touch, you can add 1/2 cup chopped nuts (like walnuts or pecans) or 1/2 cup chocolate chips to the batter along with the zucchini.
- A simple glaze made with powdered sugar and a little milk or lemon juice can be drizzled over the cooled cake.
- Ensure your zucchini is well-drained after grating to prevent a soggy cake. Squeeze out excess moisture with paper towels or a clean kitchen towel.
- Prep Time: PT20M
- Cook Time: PT1H
- Category: Cake
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg