Best 7 Zucchini Raisin Spice Cake Recipes

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Zucchini Raisin Spice Cake: A symphony of flavors and textures, this delectable cake is a perfect blend of moist zucchini, plump raisins, and warm spices. It's not just a cake; it's a culinary masterpiece that tantalizes taste buds and evokes memories of cozy kitchens and family gatherings. This recipe is a keeper, passed down through generations, and now it's your turn to create this magical treat in your own kitchen.

**Additional Recipes Included:**

- Zucchini Chocolate Chip Cookies: These soft and chewy cookies are packed with chocolate chips and shredded zucchini, resulting in a delightful combination of flavors and textures.

- Zucchini Banana Bread: A classic recipe with a twist, this banana bread gets an extra boost of moisture and nutrients from grated zucchini. It's the perfect way to use up ripe bananas and enjoy a wholesome snack or breakfast.

- Zucchini Muffins: Light, fluffy, and bursting with fresh zucchini flavor, these muffins are a great grab-and-go breakfast or afternoon snack. They're also an excellent way to sneak some vegetables into your kids' diets.

- Zucchini Carrot Cake: This unique twist on the classic carrot cake incorporates shredded zucchini, adding a moist texture and a subtle sweetness. It's a delightful dessert that's perfect for any occasion.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

ZUCCHINI SPICE CAKE



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This simple, made from scratch, Zucchini Spice Cake is loaded with spices and topped with a sweet cream cheese icing. No butter. No oil. Applesauce and zucchini make this easy snack cake extra moist and totally delicious!

Provided by Trish - Mom On Timeout

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
1 tbsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp ground cloves
2/3 cup brown sugar
2/3 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs, room temperature
2/3 cup applesauce
1/4 cup almondmilk
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups grated zucchini
1 cups shredded, sweetened coconut (optional)
3/4 cup toasted walnuts, divided
4 oz cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter, softened
2-3 cups powdered sugar
2-3 tbsp almondmilk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350F.
  • Spray a 9-inch square baking pan with cooking spray and line with parchment paper. Set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together sugars, eggs, applesauce, almondmilk and vanilla extract.
  • Stir in the flour mixture just until combined.
  • Stir in zucchini, coconut and toasted walnuts.
  • Pour into prepared baking dish and bake for 25 to 28 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
  • Let cool completely before icing.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 16 g, Calories 288 kcal, Carbohydrate 47 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Sodium 148 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 34 g

GRANDMA'S ZUCCHINI CAKE



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My grandmother's recipe for a gently spicy sheet cake, made with freshly grated zucchini.

Provided by Elise Bauer

Categories     Dessert     Baking     Cake     Sheet Cake     Zucchini

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 18

Cake:
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons cinnamon (can sub 1 teaspoon with other spices such as allspice and nutmeg, go easy on the cloves though)
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
3 eggs
2 cups white, granulated sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest (optional, my addition)
2 cups (from about 3-4 regular sized zucchini) grated un-peeled zucchini (place grated zucchini in a sieve and press out some of the excess moisture before measuring)
1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (my grandmother recommends black walnuts)
1/2 cup golden raisins (optional)
Frosting:
3 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature (Philadelphia cream cheese recommended)
1/4 cup butter, room temperature
1 1/2 to 2 cups of powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter a 9x12 or 9x13 baking pan (I used a pyrex pan).
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, and baking powder. Set aside.
  • In a mixer, beat the 3 eggs on high speed until frothy. Lower the speed and beat in the sugar, vegetable oil, vanilla, and lemon zest (if using). Stir in the flour mixture, a third at a time. Stir in the zucchini and chopped nuts and/or raisins.
  • Pour mixture into a 9x12 or 9x13 baking pan. Bake at 350°F for 40 to 45 minutes. (My grandmother's notes say you can also bake in an angel food pan for 1 hour.) Remove from oven and let cool completely before frosting. (While the cake is cooling, let the frosting's cream cheese and butter sit at room temperature to soften.)

Nutrition Facts : Calories 355 kcal, Carbohydrate 43 g, Cholesterol 38 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 264 mg, Sugar 32 g, Fat 20 g, ServingSize Makes about 20 pieces., UnsaturatedFat 0 g

RAISIN SPICE CAKE



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This recipe is an old-time favorite that was given to me by my mother-in-law. She told me the cake shouldn't be eaten the day it's baked...aging makes it so much better. She once entered this cake in a contest and won first prize!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 12-15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups raisins
1-1/2 cups water
1/2 cup shortening
2 cups packed brown sugar
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon baking soda
3 large eggs, beaten
Confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, combine raisins and water. Cook until plump. Drain and set aside raisins, reserving 10 tablespoons cooking liquid. , In a bowl, cream shortening and sugar. Combine flour, cinnamon, cloves nutmeg and salt; set aside. Combine milk, soda, eggs and reserved cooking liquid. Add dry ingredients alternately with milk mixture to creamed mixture. Stir in cooked raisins. Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. , Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Just before serving, sprinkle with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 207mg sodium, Carbohydrate 64g carbohydrate (42g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

ZUCCHINI SPICE CAKE



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I created this recipe to use up a bumper crop of zucchini and to get my kids to eat more fruits and veggies without them knowing it. It is a dense cake reminiscent of carrot cake. I frequently add in an extra cup of stir-ins. Raisins, flake coconut, and walnuts or pecans are favorites.

Provided by BECCARAE1

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash

Time 3h5m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 cups grated unpeeled zucchini
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 cups white sugar
1 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon salt
4 eggs
1 cup unsweetened applesauce
¾ cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease one 9x13 inch pan.
  • Place grated zucchini in a colander and set aside to drain.
  • Whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, white sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and salt in a large bowl until well blended. Beat the eggs, applesauce, oil, and vanilla in a separate bowl until smooth. Fold in the flour mixture, then stir in the zucchini. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 45 to 55 minutes. Allow to cool completely before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 236.5 calories, Carbohydrate 39.6 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Fat 7.8 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 163.7 mg, Sugar 27 g

ZUCCHINI RAISIN SPICE CAKE



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Long-standing family favorite. I prefer mine made with chopped dates. Food processor makes it so easy. Adapted from The Pleasures of Your Food Processor by Norene Gilletz.

Provided by bonnie-one

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon allspice
1 cup walnuts
2 medium zucchini (2 c. grated)
3 eggs
1 1/2 cups brown sugar (packed)
1 cup oil
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup golden raisin (or chopped dates)

Steps:

  • Best if prepared with food processor:.Process dry ingredients about 10 seconds to blend. Empty into a large mixing bowl. Process nuts until chopped, about 6 seconds. Empty into a small bowl.
  • Using grater: Grate unpeeled zucchini, using medium pressure. Empty into a measuring cup and measure loosely packed.
  • Steel knife: process eggs with sugar for 1 minute. Do not insert pusher in feed tube. While machine running, Add oil and vanilla through tube. Process about 45 seconds. Add zucchini and process 8-10 seconds. Remove cover and add dry ingredients. SEE NOTE. Process 3 or 4 quick bursts, just until flour disappears. Sprinkle nuts and raisins over batter . Give 1 0r 2 more quick bursts.
  • Pour batter into greased and floured 9" by 13" baking pan, or 12-cup Bundt pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 55 to 60 minutes, or until cake tests done. Cool 15 minutes before removing from pan. Can be iced or glazed when cool, but it's great just plain. Keeps very well in fridge and freezes well.
  • NOTE: This amount of batter will nearly completely FILL the bowl of standard sized food processors, but probably not overflow. You can add zucchini mixture to dry ingredients in mixing bowl, Mix with wooden spoon until blended then add nuts and raisins, or dates.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 467.5, Fat 26.1, SaturatedFat 3.4, Cholesterol 46.5, Sodium 367.2, Carbohydrate 55.6, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 35.1, Protein 6.1

ZUCCHINI CAKE



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This recipe came from my mother, whom I still proclaim as one of the best cooks in the country! Every time I serve it, it brings back memories of all the good old-fashioned cakes she lovingly prepared.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 10-12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 cups all-purpose flour
3 cups sugar
2-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups vegetable oil
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups shredded zucchini
1 cup chopped walnuts
FROSTING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
3-3/4 to 4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking soda and salt. In a separate bowl, mix oil, eggs and vanilla; add to flour mixture and beat. Add zucchini; mix well. Fold in nuts. Pour into three well-greased 9-in. round baking pans. , Bake at 325° for 30-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. , For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter; blend in sugar and vanilla. Beat until smooth. Frost between layers and top and sides of cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 931 calories, Fat 49g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 112mg cholesterol, Sodium 511mg sodium, Carbohydrate 117g carbohydrate (87g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

ZUCCHINI SPICE CAKE



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This recipe is pretty close to bizzare, but it is very "tasty" and moist. I was dubious about it, but I did try and am really glad I did. Try it...

Provided by mandabears

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 bundt cake

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (18 1/2 ounce) package spice cake mix
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can condensed tomato soup, undiluted
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups shredded zucchini, with as much moisture removed i dry mine on paper towels

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Grease and flour a bundt pan.
  • I spray mine with Bakers Joy spray.
  • In a large bowl combine all ingredients except zucchini.
  • Mix well at low speed until well blended.
  • Fold in zucchini.
  • Pour into prepared pan.
  • Bake for 1 hour or until toothpick inserted near center comes out clean.
  • Cool cake in pan on wire rack for 10 minutes.
  • Remove from pan.
  • Serve plain, dusted with confectioners sugar or drizzled with your favorite glaze.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2651.7, Fat 84.4, SaturatedFat 22.1, Cholesterol 423, Sodium 5284.5, Carbohydrate 439.1, Fiber 14.6, Sugar 273.2, Protein 42.8

Tips:

  • For a moist and flavorful cake, use freshly grated zucchini. Grating the zucchini helps release its moisture, which contributes to the cake's texture and flavor.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can result in a tough, dense cake. Mix the ingredients just until they are combined.
  • Use a combination of spices to enhance the flavor of the cake. The recipe suggests cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice, but you can also experiment with other spices like ginger, cardamom, or cloves.
  • Don't overbake the cake. Overbaking can dry out the cake and make it crumbly. Check the cake for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center. If the toothpick comes out clean, the cake is done.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will prevent the frosting from melting and running off the cake.

Conclusion:

Zucchini raisin spice cake is a delicious and versatile dessert that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. With its moist and flavorful texture, sweet and tangy flavor, and the addition of raisins and spices, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. Whether you are looking for a simple and easy-to-make cake or a more elaborate dessert, zucchini raisin spice cake is a great option.

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