Description
This Moist Peanut Butter Zucchini Cake Recipe combines the rich flavor of peanut butter with the natural moisture of zucchini for a deliciously unique dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups grated zucchini (about 2 medium zucchinis)
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- packed
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- softened
- 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine grated zucchini, peanut butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- While the cake cools, prepare the frosting by beating cream cheese, peanut butter, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Once the cake is completely cool, spread the frosting evenly on top.
- Cut into squares and serve.
Notes
Make sure to squeeze out excess moisture from the zucchini before adding it to the batter for a better texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 cake)
- Calories: 485 kcal
- Sugar: 34 g
- Sodium: 290 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 53 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
Keywords: Moist Peanut Butter Zucchini Cake, Peanut Butter Cake, Zucchini Dessert, Cream Cheese Frosting