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Glazed Zucchini Cake with Brown Sugar

Irresistibly Moist Glazed Zucchini Cake with Brown Sugar

This Glazed Zucchini Cake with Brown Sugar is incredibly moist and packed with flavor, making it a must-try dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 medium Zucchini Shredded and drained for moisture
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Base ingredient
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Leavening agent
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Leavening agent
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Adds warmth
  • 3 large Eggs Binds ingredients and adds moisture
  • 1 cup White Sugar Sweetens the cake
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Infuses flavor
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil Keeps cake moist
For the Icing
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar For the glaze
  • 4 tablespoons Butter Softened before mixing
  • 2 tablespoons Milk Adjust consistency
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Enhances glaze flavor

Equipment

  • 9 x 13-inch baking pan
  • box grater
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9 x 13-inch baking pan.
  2. Shred two medium zucchinis and drain excess moisture.
  3. Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a bowl.
  4. In another bowl, mix eggs, white sugar, vanilla extract, and vegetable oil until unified.
  5. Fold wet ingredients into dry ingredients until just combined.
  6. Gently fold in the drained zucchini until evenly incorporated.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for approximately 35 minutes.
  8. Let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For added flavor, consider incorporating walnuts, chocolate chips, or spices like nutmeg or ginger.

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