Zucchini and Carrot Birthday Cake
- Total Time: 55 mins
- Yield: 6-8 1x
Description
This cake gets a double dose of veggies from carrots and zucchini which add nutritional value and keep it from drying out.
Ingredients
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- 2 eggs
- 3/4 cups (180 ml) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) olive oil
- 2 cups (480 ml) all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 cup (360 ml) shredded carrot
- 1 1/2 cup (360 ml) shredded zucchini
- 8 oz. (225 g) mascarpone cheese
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) granulated sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Grease and flour a 9 inch round pan. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix flour, salt and baking powder. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, beat oil and sugar until combined.
- Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Stir in shredded carrots and zucchini.
- Add flour mixture and beat on low until combined.
- Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until golden and a wooden pick comes out clean.
- Cool in pan on wire rack for 10-12 minutes.
- Remove from pan and cool completely.
- While cake is cooling, beat together mascarpone cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Frost top of cake with mascarpone frosting.
Notes
- Make sure to drain any water from shredded vegetables.
- If you chose, instead of 1 1/2 cups of carrots and 1 1/2 cups of zucchini you can use 3 cups of just one of the vegetables.
- Depending on taste preference, you may increase the sugar amount to 1 cup.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 35 mins
- Category: Cake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to drain the shredded zucchini and carrot before adding them to the batter?
Yes — the notes say to make sure to drain any water from the shredded vegetables before stirring them into the batter. Excess moisture can make the cake dense or wet in the center.
Can I use just one vegetable instead of both carrot and zucchini?
Yes — the notes specifically say you can use 3 cups of just one vegetable instead of 1½ cups each of carrots and zucchini if you prefer.
