Molasses Zucchini Cake

Zucchini is a versatile vegetable that adds moisture and nutrients to baked goods, making it a popular ingredient in cakes and breads.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 90 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 14.

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Molasses Zucchini Cake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Cake, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 30 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 3840

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoon Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• 2 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon Ground ginger
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ cup Unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• ¹⁄₂ cup Molasses
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 2 cup Grated zucchini
• ¹⁄₂ cup Chopped walnuts
• N/A n/A Powdered sugar (for dusting)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the molasses, eggs, and vanilla extract.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in the grated zucchini and chopped walnuts.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Remove from the oven and let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
7. Once cooled, dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 320kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 52g18%

Sugars 36g

Protein 3g6%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.