Pineapple Zucchini Cake Recipe

Forget zucchini bread! This moist and delicious Pineapple Zucchini Cake is a taste of North Carolina's finest home cooking. Bursting with juicy pineapple and subtly sweet zucchini, this recipe is a delightful way to use up summer's bounty. 'Waste not, want not' is the motto here, and the result is a cake so good, you'll want to bake it again and again. Perfect for afternoon tea, potlucks, or simply satisfying a sweet craving.

Prep Time 45 mins
Cook Time 105 mins
Calories 433.1 kcal
Protein 10g
Rating 4.3 (3 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Pineapple Zucchini Cake

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How to Make Pineapple Zucchini Cake

  1. Grate 2 medium zucchini (about 2 cups) and place in a sieve.
  2. Let the grated zucchini drain for 30 minutes.
  3. Drain one 20-ounce can of crushed pineapple, reserving 1/2 cup of the juice.
  4. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  5. Coat a 10-inch tube pan with non-stick vegetable oil spray.
  6. In a large bowl, sift together: 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons baking soda, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice.
  7. In a separate bowl, whisk together: 3 large eggs, 1/2 cup vegetable oil, 1/2 cup reserved pineapple juice, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  8. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
  9. Gently press the drained zucchini to remove excess moisture.
  10. Add the drained zucchini, drained pineapple (20 oz can), and 1/2 cup raisins to the batter.
  11. Mix with a wooden spoon or spatula until well blended. Do not overmix.
  12. Pour batter into the prepared tube pan.
  13. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a wooden toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool completely in the pan before frosting (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

11 g

Sugar

169g

Fat

13g

Carbs

21g