Zucchini Cake

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Lightly grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Make the cake: Whisk flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl until well combined.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Beat oil, eggs, and vanilla in a separate bowl with an electric mixer; pour into flour mixture and stir until well combined. Stir in shredded zucchini. Pour batter into the prepared pans.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Bake in the preheated oven until a tester inserted into each layer comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then invert layers onto a wire rack and let cool completely, 20 to 30 more minutes.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'While the layers are cooling, make the frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter in a mixing bowl with an electric mixer until smooth. Mix in confectioner's sugar, a little at a time, until smooth. Stir in vanilla.'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Place one cooled cake layer onto a serving plate. Cover with frosting and spread to the edges. Repeat with a second layer. Place remaining cake layer on top. Frost the sides of the cake, then finish by frosting the top.'}

7. 7

   {'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Serve and enjoy.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (12 servings total)