Description
Moist peanut butter zucchini cake brings garden-fresh charm to classic dessert lovers. Creamy, nutty layers meld with tender zucchini, creating a delightful treat you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups grated zucchini
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the baking environment by warming the oven to 350F (175C) and preparing a 9×13-inch baking dish with grease and flour coating.
- Create a dry ingredient foundation by whisking flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon in a medium mixing bowl.
- Develop a smooth wet mixture by thoroughly blending granulated sugar, brown sugar, peanut butter, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract in a large bowl.
- Incorporate freshly grated zucchini into the wet mixture, ensuring even distribution throughout the batter.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredient blend into the wet ingredients, mixing carefully until just combined to maintain a light texture.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading it uniformly, and bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick emerges clean when inserted into the center.
- Allow the cake to cool completely within the baking pan, creating a moist and settled texture.
- Craft a creamy frosting by whipping peanut butter and softened butter until smooth and consistent.
- Gradually integrate powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract into the butter mixture, beating until achieving a light, fluffy consistency.
- Once the cake has reached room temperature, generously spread the prepared frosting across the entire surface, creating an even layer for serving.
Notes
- Boost moisture by squeezing excess water from grated zucchini using a clean kitchen towel to prevent soggy cake texture.
- Transform recipe into gluten-free version by substituting all-purpose flour with almond or coconut flour for dietary restrictions.
- Enhance nutritional value by adding chopped nuts or dark chocolate chips into batter for extra crunch and flavor complexity.
- Control sweetness levels by reducing sugar quantity or using natural sweeteners like honey or maple syrup for healthier alternative.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 311 kcal
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 190 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 37 mg