Zucchini Carrot Cake Recipe

Zucchini Carrot Cake Recipe
Photo by: Taste of Home
Rating

100% would make again

I found this recipe in a cookbook and made some changes to it. My husband likes to have it for his birthday cake. We live with my husband's family on a 27,000-acre ranch in the mountains and raise cattle, grain and hay.

Please log in to rate this recipe

 

Rate Zucchini Carrot Cake Recipe

*Click on stars to rate
 

Would you make this recipe again?
*required
 
  • 12-14 Servings
  • Prep: 35 min. Bake: 35 min. + cooling

Ingredients

  • 4 eggs
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1-1/3 cups vegetable oil
  • 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups finely shredded carrots
  • 2 cups finely shredded zucchini
  • 1 cup coarsely chopped pecans or walnuts
  • FROSTING:
  • 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 5 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • Whole or chopped pecans or walnuts for garnish, optional

Directions

  • In a large bowl beat eggs and sugar until frothy. Gradually beat in oil. Combine dry ingredients; add to batter. Beat 4 minutes. Stir in carrots, zucchini and nuts. Pour into three greased 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° for about 35 minutes or until top springs back when lightly touched. Cool 5 minutes before removing from pans. Cool thoroughly on a wire rack.
  • For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter in a large bowl until smooth. Add sugar and vanilla. Continue beating until sugar is dissolved. Spread between the layers and over the top and sides of the cake. Garnish with whole or chopped nuts if desired. Yield: 12-14 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 slice) equals 749 calories, 41 g fat (11 g saturated fat), 96 mg cholesterol, 545 mg sodium, 93 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 7 g protein.

Zucchini Carrot Cake published in Country Extra May 1992, p47

Watch 1000s of how-to cooking videos and recipe tips from Taste of Home and around the web.


Visit our Video Section »

Thanksgiving Recipes

Looking for a Thanksgiving menu? Create your own menu with these Thanksgiving recipes, plus decorating and entertaining ideas for your Thanksgiving dinner.

Get recipes »

Reviews for Zucchini Carrot Cake (6)

Zucchini Carrot Cake Recipe

Zucchini Carrot Cake

Tell us what you think of this recipe.
Did you modify it? Would you make it again? Rate it today!

Reviewed on Sep. 28, 2009 by cwbuff

This cake was light and moist. I hardly ever make cakes but I had a lot of carrots in the fridge so I tried it. Whew! What a lot of shredding - guess I need a food processor - but my family was impressed. One thing - I doubled the frosting because I suspected there wouldnt be enough to frost a 3 layer cake as it was and I'm glad I did. However, when we cut it, the layers ran together - anyone got a tip?

Reviewed on Sep. 07, 2009 by judypate

I froze the cake when I baked it. It is so good, and moist.  It is taller than a regular carrot cake, so it is a pretty iced cake when finished.  I plan on making another for the freezer, as it came in handy for a quick dessert to take to a picnic. 

Reviewed on Aug. 23, 2009 by judypate

I baked this last week in the 3 layers, and really wanted to try as a bundt cake. Has anyone ever made this in a bundt. I do know you can make a 9x13. THANK YOU

Reviewed on Aug. 10, 2009 by Lizandy

This is a great recipe. Our daughter's friend said "it looks like a professional made it" and the taste is wonderful! We'll make it again.

Reviewed on Aug. 04, 2009 by piegram

Sounds great, I have zucchini in the garden and carrots in the fridge. I'll make this for the weekend.

Reviewed on Aug. 04, 2009 by joni23

Now you have really, really made my day

Taste of Home - Try it Risk Free
Simple & Delicious - Free Issue Offer
Free issue offer