My Spiced Zucchini Cake: Cream Cheese Dream!

My Spiced Zucchini Cake: Cream Cheese Dream!

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Need a delish zucchini cake recipe? This spiced version with cream cheese frosting is moist, easy & perfect for using up summer zucchini! Get baking!

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon (5g) baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon (5g) baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon (3g) ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon (1.5g) ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon (0.75g) ground cloves (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon (3g) salt
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup (100g) packed light brown sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup (180ml) vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon (5ml) vanilla extract
  • 2 cups (250g) grated zucchini, excess moisture squeezed out
  • 1 cup (120g) chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
  • 8 ounces (225g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup (115g/1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 cups (360g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 2-3 tablespoons (30-45ml) milk or cream (if needed for consistency)

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