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Zucchini Sweet Potato Cake

Delicious Zucchini Sweet Potato Cake for Sneaky Veggie Lovers

This Zucchini Sweet Potato Cake is a moist and delicious dessert packed with veggies.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups All-purpose Flour can swap for almond or oat flour
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder ensure it's fresh
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda can substitute with double baking powder
  • 2 tsps Cinnamon add cardamom or allspice for depth
  • 1/4 tsp Nutmeg freshly grated is optimal
  • 1 tsp Ginger adjust quantity to preference
  • 1/2 cup Oil (vegetable or canola) melted coconut oil is a great alternative
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar can substitute with coconut sugar
  • 2 large Eggs bring to room temperature before mixing
  • 2 tsps Vanilla Extract opt for high-quality pure vanilla
  • 1 cup Zucchini drained of excess moisture
  • 1 cup Sweet Potato roast whole the day before for best flavor

Equipment

  • 9-inch round cake pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-By-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger until well combined.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat the vegetable oil and brown sugar until smooth, then incorporate the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
  4. Gently fold in the drained zucchini and cooled sweet potato.
  5. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 35-40 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure to remove excess moisture from zucchini. Store uncut cake in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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