Ingredients and Weight:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups grated zucchini (about 2 medium zucchini)
- 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- 1 cup raisins (optional)
Preparation Time:
15 minutes
Cooking Time:
50-60 minutes
Difficulty Level:
2 (Easy)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the oil and eggs.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Fold in the zucchini, walnuts, and raisins (if using).
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool completely before frosting or serving.
Nutritional Information:
(Per serving)
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
- Sodium: 190mg
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Dietary Fiber: 3g
- Sugars: 25g
- Protein: 5g
Dish Characteristics:
- Moist and flavorful
- Easy to make
- Versatile - can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dessert
- Can be customized with different toppings or fillings
User Comments:
- "This zucchini cake is so good, even my kids who don't like zucchini loved it!"
- "I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge hit!"
- "I love that this recipe is so easy to make and that it uses ingredients I can easily find at the store."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- If you don't have a food processor, you can grate the zucchini by hand using a box grater.
- Be sure to drain any excess moisture from the zucchini before adding it to the batter.
- If you don't have walnuts or raisins, you can omit them or substitute another type of nut or dried fruit.
- This cake can be frosted with your favorite frosting or glaze, or simply enjoyed plain.
