ZUCCHINI KUCHEN (GORGEOUS ZUCCHINI CAKE)

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This zucchini cake recipe is from my grandmother--she used to pass the zucchini through a meat mincer because they had no food processor. The zucchini cake keeps well wrapped in aluminum foil in the refrigerator and can also be frozen.

Provided by Maria

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash

Time 1h50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 teaspoon butter
4 cups grated zucchini
2 cups white sugar
¾ cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 ¾ cups ground walnuts
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
confectioners' sugar, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a large loaf pan with butter.
  • Stir zucchini, sugar, 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract together in a bowl.
  • Combine flour, walnuts, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Gradually stir flour mixture into zucchini mixture until combined. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  • Bake in preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 60 to 80 minutes. Let cool in the pan, about 30 minutes. Dust with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 852.6 calories, Carbohydrate 105.5 g, Cholesterol 71.1 mg, Fat 44.1 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 13.6 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 450.6 mg, Sugar 53 g

Makinsey Dollens
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This cake is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. They'll never guess that there's zucchini in it!


Juan Ramirez
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This cake is a keeper! It's moist, flavorful, and easy to make. I'll definitely be making it again and again.


Avinash Mobile
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I'm always looking for new ways to use zucchini, and this cake is a great option. It's a delicious and easy-to-make cake that the whole family will enjoy.


Invisible-with_no_gender Brooke Holt
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This cake is perfect for summer. It's light and refreshing, and the zucchini adds a nice touch of sweetness.


Basanti Budha
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I made this cake for my friend's birthday, and she loved it! She said it was the best zucchini cake she's ever had.


jaco oosthuizen
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I love the cream cheese frosting on this cake. It's the perfect complement to the moist and flavorful cake.


Sanvi Islam
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This cake is a great way to use up leftover zucchini. It's also a healthier alternative to other cakes, since it's made with whole wheat flour and less sugar.


MARWAT FF
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I'm not a baker, but I was able to make this cake without any problems. The instructions are very clear and easy to follow. The cake turned out beautifully, and it tasted even better than it looked.


Farman Khan Solangi
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This cake is so easy to make, and it always turns out perfectly. I love that I can use ingredients that I already have on hand. It's a great last-minute dessert.


Ashley Elizabeth
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I made this cake for a potluck, and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about how delicious it was. I'll definitely be making it again for future potlucks.


Sandra Benítez
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This cake is so moist and flavorful. I love the combination of spices. It's the perfect cake to serve with a cup of coffee or tea.


Rabbi 22
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I've made this cake several times now, and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up zucchini from my garden. I love that it's a healthier cake, but it still tastes amazing.


Imamdeen Solangi1
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This cake was easy to make and turned out perfectly. I used a bundt pan, and it came out beautifully. I'll definitely be making this again for special occasions.


Tipo Barua
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I'm not a big fan of zucchini, but I really enjoyed this cake. The zucchini flavor was very subtle, and the cake was incredibly moist. I'll definitely be making it again.


car vines
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I made this cake for my family, and they all loved it! My kids even asked for seconds. It's a great way to get them to eat their vegetables.


Fhumulani Mapholi
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This cake was a hit at my party! Everyone loved it, and I even got requests for the recipe. It's definitely a keeper!


Md Mino udene
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I was skeptical about using zucchini in a cake, but I was pleasantly surprised by how delicious it turned out. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the zucchini added a nice texture. I'll definitely be making this again!


MD Nihat
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This zucchini cake was an absolute delight! The texture was moist and fluffy, and the zucchini added a subtle sweetness that perfectly complemented the spices. I'm definitely making this again!