Best Zucchini Carrot Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting Recipes

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ZUCCHINI CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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Cindy West of Marshalltown, Iowa fixes this moist snack cake topped with sweet cream cheese frosting. "Squares of this cake freeze extremely well," she notes.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield about 24 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 large eggs
3/4 cup canola oil
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 cups shredded zucchini
FROSTING:
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups confectioners' sugar
2 to 3 tablespoons milk

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat eggs and oil. Combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and cinnamon; add to egg mixture and mix well. Stir in zucchini. Spread into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. , Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack., In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter and vanilla until smooth. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar. Add enough milk to achieve spreading consistency. Frost cake and cut into squares. Store leftovers in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 254 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 210mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

ZUCCHINI CARROT CAKE



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I found this recipe in a cookbook and made some changes to it. My husband likes to have it for his birthday cake. We live with my husband's family on a 27,000-acre ranch in the mountains and raise cattle, grain and hay.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 12-14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 21

4 large eggs
2 cups sugar
1-1/3 cups vegetable oil
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups finely shredded carrots
2 cups finely shredded zucchini
1 cup coarsely chopped pecans or walnuts
FROSTING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
5 cups confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Whole or chopped pecans or walnuts for garnish, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl beat eggs and sugar until frothy. Gradually beat in oil. Combine dry ingredients; add to batter. Beat 4 minutes. Stir in carrots, zucchini and nuts. Pour into three greased 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° for about 35 minutes or until top springs back when lightly touched. Cool 5 minutes before removing from pans. Cool thoroughly on a wire rack. , For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter in a large bowl until smooth. Add sugar and vanilla. Continue beating until sugar is dissolved. Spread between the layers and over the top and sides of the cake. Garnish with whole or chopped nuts if desired.

Nutrition Facts :

ZUCCHINI-CARROT CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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This recipe is good to have around when zucchinis are growing out of control in your garden (it happens!). Who would have thought a cake could taste so good with VEGETABLES in it?! LOL

Provided by Jamie Lynne

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 12-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 eggs
1 1/4 cups vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups sifted flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon allspice
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup raisins
2 cups grated zucchini
1 medium carrot, grated
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 (8 ounce) container non-dairy whipped topping

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Beat eggs lightly in large bowl.
  • Add oil, sugar, and vanilla.
  • Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and salt together.
  • Gradually add to egg mixture until well blended.
  • Stir in raisins. zucchini and carrots.
  • Bake in a 10-inch tube pan for one hour or until center springs back when lightly touched.
  • Cool in pan for 20 minutes, then remove to wire rack.
  • When completely cool, frost with cream cheese frosting.
  • Cream Cheese Frosting:.
  • Bring cream cheese to room temperature or use soft Philadelphia Cream Cheese.
  • Add to container of non-dairy whipped topping until well blended.

CARROT ZUCCHINI BARS WITH LEMON CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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Getting the kids to eat their veggies has never been so easy! Personally, I like to make them without the walnuts, but I'm sure it's just as good with them in!

Provided by LibraChick93093

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 36 bars, 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 eggs
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup canola oil
1/4 cup honey
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups shredded carrots
1 cup shredded zucchini
1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1 cup powdered sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon zest

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, brown sugar, oil, honey, and vanilla. Don't worry about clumps of the brown sugar, those will dissolve as it sits while you prepare the remaining ingredients. Then fold in the carrot, zucchini, and walnuts.
  • In another bowl combine add the flour, baking powder, ginger, and baking soda. Whisk to blend together.
  • Add to flour mixture to the wet mixture. Stir just until combined. Spread batter into a greased 13x9 inch baking pan.
  • Bake about 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack.
  • Once the cake is cooled prepare the frosting. In a medium mixing bowl, beat the fosting ingredients with an electric mixer on medium speed until fluffy. Spread or pipe the frosting over the cooled bars.

ZUCCHINI (OR CARROT) CAKE WITH LEMON FROSTING



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Make and share this Zucchini (Or Carrot) Cake With Lemon Frosting recipe from Food.com.

Provided by SharleneW

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 1/4 cups buttermilk baking mix (Bisquick)
2 cups zucchini or 2 cups carrots, shredded
1/2 cup sugar
1 1/4 teaspoons cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon clove
2 tablespoons butter, soft
1/4 cup milk (use 1/3 cup if making carrot version)
2 eggs
1 cup raisins
2 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup butter, soft
1/2 teaspoon lemon rind, freshly grated
2 teaspoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Grease and flour a 9 x 9-inch pan.
  • Blend all cake ingredients except raisins on low speed for 1/2 minute.
  • Beat on medium speed 2 minutes.
  • Stir in raisins.
  • Pour into pan.
  • Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until tests done.
  • For frosting, beat all frosting ingredients until smooth and fluffy.
  • Frost when cake is fully cooled.
  • Keep refrigerated.

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