Tom's Zucchini Cake Recipe

Moist, delicious, and bursting with zucchini flavor! This Tom's Zucchini Cake recipe is a summer delight. Perfect for using up an abundance of fresh zucchini, this simple cake is surprisingly easy to make and guaranteed to impress. Get ready for rave reviews!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 60 mins
Calories 981 kcal
Protein 24g
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Ingredients for Tom's Zucchini Cake

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups grated zucchini
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
  • Chocolate Chips

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How to Make Tom's Zucchini Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking soda, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 large eggs, 1 cup vegetable oil, 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar, 2 cups grated zucchini, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Stir in 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans.
  6. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
  7. (Topping instructions would go here. Recipe needs to specify topping ingredients and measurements.)
  8. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool completely before frosting (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

27 g

Sugar

299g

Fat

67g

Carbs

35g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Tom's Zucchini Cake?

Tom's Zucchini Cake takes about 80 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 60 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Tom's Zucchini Cake?

Tom's Zucchini Cake has approximately 981 calories per serving, with about 24 g protein, 35 g carbohydrates and 94 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Tom's Zucchini Cake?

The key ingredients for Tom's Zucchini Cake are Flour, Baking Soda, Baking Powder, Salt, Cinnamon, Eggs. See the full list with measurements above.

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