Mom's Cinnamon Cake With Zucchini Recipe

This incredibly moist and tender cinnamon cake is a family favorite! The secret ingredient? Zucchini! You won't believe how delicious and subtly sweet this cake is, with the perfect blend of warm cinnamon and cloves. It's so versatile – add your favorite mix-ins like raisins, cranberries, blueberries, peaches, apples, or pineapple for a unique twist every time. Perfect for gifting, sharing, or freezing individual loaves. Get ready for an amazing aroma while it bakes!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 75 mins
Calories 215.5 kcal
Protein 4g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Mom's Cinnamon Cake With Zucchini

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How to Make Mom's Cinnamon Cake With Zucchini

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 13x9 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, combine 2 cups grated zucchini, 1 ½ cups granulated sugar, ½ cup vegetable oil, and 3 large eggs. Mix well.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon ground cloves, 1 teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon baking powder, and ½ teaspoon salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Stir in ½ cup chopped nuts (optional) and ½ cup dried fruit (raisins, cranberries, etc., optional).
  6. Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
  7. Bake for 60-75 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. (For a bundt pan, bake time may vary; check for doneness at 50 minutes).
  8. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Dust with powdered sugar, drizzle with icing, or top with whipped cream before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

6 g

Sugar

81g

Fat

7g

Carbs

10g

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