Sweet Glazed Zucchini Cake with Brown Sugar Icing Recipe
A delightful recipe for Sweet Glazed Zucchini Cake with Brown Sugar Icing. Moist and flavorful zucchini cake topped with a rich brown sugar frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 55 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Zucchini Cake:
- 3 large eggs, beaten
- 2 cups white sugar
- 3 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup neutral oil (such as vegetable)
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp table salt
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups drained shredded zucchini
Brown Sugar Frosting:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2/3 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla essence
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the Oven and Pan
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9 x 13-inch baking pan.
- Step 2: Grate and Drain the Zucchini
Grate zucchinis and squeeze out excess liquid. Measure 2 cups of drained shredded zucchini.
- Step 3: Mix the Dry Ingredients
Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.
- Step 4: Prepare the Batter
Beat eggs, sugar, vanilla, and oil. Add dry ingredients and zucchini. Mix until combined.
- Step 5: Bake the Cake
Pour batter into the pan and bake for about 35 minutes. Cool completely before icing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 120g)
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 42g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Zucchini Cake, Brown Sugar Frosting, Dessert Recipe
