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Peanut Butter Zucchini Cake

Peanut Butter Zucchini Cake: Moist Bliss You'll Crave

This Peanut Butter Zucchini Cake is a moist, flavorful delight that cleverly incorporates zucchini into a delicious dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter Use creamy for best texture.
  • 1 cup brown sugar Or substitute with white sugar.
  • 1 large egg Use room temperature.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Pure vanilla preferred.
  • ½ cup buttermilk Homemade by mixing milk and vinegar.
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour Accurate measuring is key.
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 ½ cups zucchini (peeled, shredded, undrained)
For the Topping
  • ½ cup melted peanut butter Drizzle over the cooled cake.
  • chopped peanuts (optional) For added crunch.

Equipment

  • 9-inch round cake pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • hand mixer or whisk
  • Spatula
  • wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
  2. Combine 1 cup of creamy peanut butter, 1 cup of brown sugar, 1 large egg, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and ½ cup of buttermilk in a mixing bowl, and blend until smooth.
  3. Add 1 ½ cups of all-purpose flour, ½ teaspoon of kosher salt, and 1 teaspoon of baking soda to the wet mixture and mix until just combined.
  4. Fold in 1 ½ cups of peeled, shredded zucchini.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 25-30 minutes.
  6. Cool the cake in the pan for 10-15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  7. Drizzle with melted peanut butter and optionally sprinkle with chopped peanuts before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 7gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Grate zucchini finely to minimize detectable texture. Retain moisture for best results.

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