Published 8/12/2024 • Updated 9/11/2024 We were originally going to call this recipe zucchini bars — but at the end of the day, it’s cake cut into bar form 😛 We’ve made One-Bowl Zucchini Muffins and Chocolate Zucchini Bread here on Fit Foodie Finds, and we’ve wanted to make a zucchini cake for so long. It’s the perfect amount of sweet and moist, and the healthy cream cheese frosting is just chef’s kiss. The recipe is so easy. The key step is removing the moisture from the grated zucchini. After that, it’s like making any other ordinary cake! Mix your wet and your dry, combine, and bake. Delish.
Zucchini Cake Recipe – Starring Ingredients
Zucchini: We used the largest grate to grate the zucchini for this recipe. Brown sugar: Brown sugar adds an extra layer of depth to the sweetness. Avocado oil: A healthier alternative to butter that adds moisture and richness to the cake. Greek yogurt: The secret to what gets the cake super moist and decadent. Maple syrup: This natural sweetener pairs perfectly with the zucchini and brown sugar. Almond milk: The nutty flavor of almond milk adds a unique touch to this cake. Fat-free cream cheese: We used fat-free cream cheese to keep this recipe on the healthier side.
How to Make Zucchini Cake
Now it’s time to make this delicious zucchini cake! Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to make it:
Can I make this zucchini cake vegan?
Yes, this zucchini cake recipe can easily be made vegan by making a few substitutions. Instead of using eggs, you can use flax or chia eggs (1 tablespoon ground flax or chia seeds mixed with 3 tablespoons water for each egg). For Greek yogurt, you can use a dairy-free alternative such as coconut or almond yogurt. And for the cream cheese in the frosting, you can use a vegan cream cheese substitute.
Storage
Store any leftover zucchini cake in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. You can also freeze the cake for up to 2 months. Thaw it in the refrigerator before serving. Add chocolate: You can never go wrong with adding some chocolate to a cake. Try adding some chocolate chips or cocoa powder to the batter for a delicious chocolate zucchini cake! Add nuts: Pecans, walnuts, or almonds would all be great additions to this cake. Chop them up and mix them in with the batter before baking. Add spices: For a more fall-inspired cake, try adding some cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger to the batter. This will give the cake a warm and cozy flavor. Add fruit: Fresh or dried fruits like blueberries, raspberries, or cranberries can add a burst of sweetness to this zucchini cake. You can mix them into the batter or use them as a topping for the finished cake.
Healthy Zucchini Desserts
Oatmeal Zucchini Cookies Chocolate Pumpkin Zucchini Muffins Zucchini Waffles Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Zucchini Oatmeal Cups Zucchini Bread
