Italian Dessert Recipe

Indulge in this incredibly moist and flavorful Italian Zucchini Cake! This recipe, adapted from a Cooks.com classic and featured in the Zaar World Tour 2005, transforms humble zucchini into a delightful dessert. Perfectly spiced and studded with nuts and raisins, this cake is surprisingly light and perfect for any occasion. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this easy-to-make, crowd-pleasing treat!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 95 mins
Calories 714.9 kcal
Protein 19g
Rating 3.7 (3 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Italian Dessert

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How to Make Italian Dessert

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Generously grease and flour a 10 x 4 ¼ inch tube pan.
  2. In a large bowl, beat eggs until light and fluffy. Gradually add sugar and beat until well combined.
  3. Stir in vegetable oil until thoroughly incorporated.
  4. Add the grated zucchini and mix until evenly distributed.
  5. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, folding gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  7. Stir in the chopped nuts and raisins.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared tube pan.
  9. Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  10. Let the cake cool in the pan for 20 minutes before inverting it onto a serving platter.
  11. Serve warm or at room temperature, topped with whipped cream if desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

21 g

Sugar

93g

Fat

54g

Carbs

19g