Moist Carrot Zucchini Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
A soft, moist, and flavorful carrot zucchini cake topped with rich cream cheese frosting. This easy cake recipe combines the natural sweetness of carrots and zucchini with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. Perfect for birthdays, holidays, or a cozy dessert at home!
Ingredients:
For the Carrot Zucchini Cake:
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp ground nutmeg
¼ tsp salt
2 large eggs
1 cup granulated sugar
½ cup vegetable oil
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup grated carrots (about 2 medium carrots)
1 cup grated zucchini (about 1 medium zucchini, excess water squeezed out)
½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional for crunch)
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
8 oz cream cheese, softened
¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
2 cups powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Instructions:
Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8- or 9-inch round cake pan, or line with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
In a large bowl, whisk the eggs and sugar until smooth. Stir in oil and vanilla extract until well combined.
Mix in the grated carrots and zucchini (make sure zucchini is drained of excess water).
Gently fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined. Stir in walnuts or pecans if using.
Pour batter into the pan and spread evenly. Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool fully.
Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt, and beat until fluffy.
Once the cake is completely cool, spread the frosting evenly on top. Slice, serve, and enjoy your moist carrot zucchini cake with cream cheese frosting!
Tips & Variations:
Add raisins or shredded coconut for extra flavor.
Swap walnuts with pecans for a nuttier taste.
Make it healthier by reducing sugar slightly and adding applesauce.
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