Zucchini Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting

"Looking for a way to use up extra zucchini? Bake it into a cake! This Zucchini Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting is a favorite dessert in our house every summer! Zucchini is great for baking – cakes, muffins, etc. The moisture in the zucchini leads to a great texture in baked goods, and then you can add whatever flavors you like. That brings us to this Zucchini Cake recipe. Holy cow – this one is amazing! It’s absolutely “company worthy.” The only challenge will be not eating it before the company arrives! The cake base for this Zucchini Cake is moist, flavorful and easy to make. I opted to bake this one in a 9″x13″ baking dish and then cut the cake into squares. Robbie grabbed one of the squares as he ran through the kitchen after school. He stopped dead in his tracks and told me, “Dad, this cake is really good. Like really good.” Hey, he speaks the truth! When it comes to seasonings for this cake, I went with cinnamon and nutmeg. The flavor (and smell) was amazing! I also opted for a cream cheese frosting on top. I have a pumpkin bread recipe that uses this same cream cheese frosting. Both breads are moist so I figured the cream cheese option would work well here – spoiler alert: it works really well!"

Why You'll Love This Dessert Recipe

1. Perfect way to use up extra zucchini: If you find yourself with an abundance of zucchini from your garden or farmer's market, this Zucchini Cake is a delicious and creative way to use it up.

2. Moist and flavorful cake base: The zucchini in this cake adds moisture and texture, resulting in a moist and flavorful cake that is sure to impress.

3. Amazing taste and smell: The combination of cinnamon and nutmeg in this recipe creates a wonderful aroma and flavor that will have your kitchen smelling amazing while you bake.

4. Easy to make: This Zucchini Cake recipe is easy to put together, making it a great option for a quick and delicious dessert.

5. Cream cheese frosting: The cream cheese frosting on top of this cake adds a rich and creamy element that perfectly complements the zucchini and spices in the cake. It's the perfect finishing touch to this delicious dessert.