Homemade Zucchini Cake With Brown Sugar Icing
A soft and moist zucchini cake topped with a decadent brown sugar icing, blending unique flavors that will surprise and delight.
Ingredients
Cake Ingredients
- 2 cups grated zucchini, squeezed out excess moisture
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs room temperature
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 0.5 tsp ground nutmeg
Brown Sugar Icing Ingredients
- 0.5 cup butter melted
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1.5 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan.
- Grate the zucchini and place it in a clean kitchen towel to squeeze out excess moisture.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside.
Mixing
- In another mixing bowl, combine granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vegetable oil. Beat until smooth and creamy.
- Incorporate the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Fold in the grated zucchini.
Baking
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Making the Icing
- In a saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Stir in brown sugar and let it come to a gentle boil for 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat and whisk in milk and vanilla extract, then add powdered sugar until smooth.
Frosting
- Once the cake has cooled, drizzle the brown sugar icing over the top before slicing and serving.
Notes
For a lighter version, consider using unsweetened applesauce for some of the oil. Squeeze the zucchini well to avoid a soggy cake. Consider adding chopped walnuts or pecans for added flavor.