Ingredients and Weight:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup shredded zucchini, lightly squeezed to remove excess moisture
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup applesauce
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Preparation Time:
- Preparation Time: 45 minutes
- Cooking Time: 35 minutes
Difficulty Level:
Level 3 (Moderate difficulty)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix sugar and eggs until well combined. Add vegetable oil and mix well.
- Stir in shredded zucchini.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix well.
- Pour the cake mixture into a greased and floured 9-inch round cake pan.
- Bake for 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool completely.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, applesauce, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and spreadable.
- Spread the cream cheese applesauce icing on top of the cooled cake.
Nutritional Information: (per serving)
- Calories: 450
- Fat: 22g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Protein: 6g
Dish Characteristics:
- Creative combination of flavors: sweet cream cheese icing with zucchini cake and applesauce.
- Texturally appealing: soft cake with creamy icing.
- Taste: sweet and slightly tangy from the applesauce in the icing.
User Comments:
- "This was an amazing combination of flavors! The cream cheese applesauce icing was a great touch." - John Doe, New York
- "The zucchini cake was moist and delicious. The icing was creamy and added a nice touch." - Jane Smith, California
- "This dish was a hit with my family! The combination of flavors was unique and refreshing." - Michael Johnson, Texas
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Make sure to use fresh ingredients for best results.
- Squeeze the excess moisture out of the shredded zucchini to prevent the cake from being too wet.
- Use a toothpick to check if the cake is done baking. Insert it into the center of the cake; if it comes out clean, the cake is ready.
