Indulge in a culinary symphony of flavors with our tantalizing Zucchini and Ginger Naked Cake adorned with a velvety Ginger Cream Cheese Frosting. Experience a burst of freshness from grated zucchini ribbons, perfectly balanced by the warmth of ginger, creating a moist and delectable cake. The Ginger Cream Cheese Frosting adds a luscious, tangy layer, further enhancing the symphony of flavors. This recipe also includes variations for a gluten-free version and a vegan frosting option, ensuring everyone can savor this delightful treat. Let your taste buds embark on a delightful journey with this unique and delectable Zucchini and Ginger Naked Cake.
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ZUCCHINI CAKE WITH CINNAMON CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
A delicious way use summer's bounty of zucchini! Moist spiced zucchini cake topped with sweet cinnamon cream cheese frosting.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 2h5m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom only of 13 x 9-inch pan with cooking spray.
- In large bowl, beat cake mix, milk, 1/2 cup melted butter, the eggs, 2 teaspoons cinnamon, the ginger and nutmeg with electric mixer on medium speed 2 minutes. Stir in zucchini and walnuts. Pour batter into pan.
- Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Remove from oven to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
- In large bowl, beat cream cheese and 1/4 cup softened butter with electric mixer on medium-high speed until smooth. Beat in 1 teaspoon cinnamon and the vanilla. On low speed, beat in powdered sugar until frosting is smooth and creamy. Spread frosting on cake. Cut into 4 rows by 3 rows. Cover and refrigerate any remaining cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 450, Carbohydrate 49 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Fat 5, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 440 mg, Sugar 33 g, TransFat 1/2 g
ZUCCHINI CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
Cindy West of Marshalltown, Iowa fixes this moist snack cake topped with sweet cream cheese frosting. "Squares of this cake freeze extremely well," she notes.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 50m
Yield about 24 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large bowl, beat eggs and oil. Combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and cinnamon; add to egg mixture and mix well. Stir in zucchini. Spread into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. , Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack., In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter and vanilla until smooth. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar. Add enough milk to achieve spreading consistency. Frost cake and cut into squares. Store leftovers in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 254 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 210mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.
ZUCCHINI GINGER CUPCAKES
Provided by Ian Knauer
Categories Cake Soup/Stew Food Processor Mixer Cheese Citrus Dairy Ginger Vegetable Bake Vegetarian Quick & Easy Zucchini Summer Gourmet
Yield Makes 12 cupcakes
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- Bake cupcakes:
- Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 350°F. Line muffin cups with liners.
- Pulse crystallized ginger in food processor until finely ground, then add flour, ground ginger, cinnamon, zest, salt, baking soda, and baking powder and pulse until combined.
- Whisk together zucchini, oil, honey, eggs, and vanilla in a medium bowl, then stir in flour mixture until just combined.
- Divide batter among muffin cups and bake until golden and a wooden pick or skewer inserted in center of a cupcake comes out clean, 20 to 24 minutes.
- Cool in pan on a rack 10 minutes. Remove cupcakes from pan and cool completely, 1 hour.
- Make frosting:
- Beat together frosting ingredients with an electric mixer at high speed until combined well and fluffy, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Frost tops of cooled cupcakes.
ZUCCHINI CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
Quick and easy to whip up. Great taste with the cream cheese frosting. Good way to use up all those zucchini from the garden.
Provided by Barb Witherspoon
Categories Dessert
Time 45m
Yield 20 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Cake:.
- Combine dry ingredients (flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, and baking soda) in a mixing bowl.
- Add oil, eggs and mix well.
- Add zucchini and walnuts; stir well.
- Pour into a greased 9 x 13 inch baking pan.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes.
- Cool.
- Frosting:.
- Beat cream cheese, butter, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Add sugar and mix well.
- Frost cake.
- Sprinkle with additional walnuts.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 349.9, Fat 17.8, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 53.2, Sodium 201.9, Carbohydrate 45.1, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 32.2, Protein 3.8
ZUCCHINI CAKE WITH GINGER AND HAZELNUTS
This extraordinary cake is a sophisticated riff on the ubiquitous zucchini bread. It's more delicate and tender than the classic loaf, fresh ginger and orange zest add a dash of vibrancy, and hazelnuts add crunch. It's also blissfully simple to make. Just two bowls, a wooden spoon and a tube (or bundt) pan and you're on your way.
Provided by Molly O'Neill
Categories cakes, dessert
Time 1h
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Sift the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt into a large bowl. Stir in the sugar. In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, oil, orange juice, zest, ginger and vanilla. Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the flour and stir until just combined. Fold in the zucchini and hazelnuts.
- Butter and flour a tube pan. Scrape the batter into the pan and bake until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, about 45 minutes. Cool the cake in the pan for 10 minutes. Remove from the pan and cool completely on a wire rack. Slice and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 294, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 39 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 207 milligrams, Sugar 22 grams, TransFat 0 grams
Tips:
- Use fresh zucchini for the best flavor and texture.
- Grate the zucchini on the large holes of a box grater.
- Squeeze the excess moisture out of the grated zucchini before adding it to the batter.
- Be sure to cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Fold in the dry ingredients in three additions, alternating with the buttermilk.
- Bake the cake layers in greased and floured 9-inch round cake pans.
- Let the cake layers cool completely before frosting.
- Make the ginger cream cheese frosting by beating together the cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and ginger until light and fluffy.
- Frost the cake layers with the ginger cream cheese frosting.
- Garnish the cake with grated ginger or chopped crystallized ginger.
Conclusion:
This zucchini and ginger naked cake with ginger cream cheese frosting is a delicious and unique dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The cake is moist and flavorful, with a tender crumb and a hint of ginger. The frosting is smooth and creamy, with a tangy ginger flavor that complements the cake perfectly. This cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it!
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