Sweet Glazed Zucchini Cake with Brown Sugar Icing Recipe

This Homemade Zucchini Cake With Brown Sugar Icing is a celebration of late-summer produce, transforming humble zucchini into an incredibly moist, warmly spiced dessert. After extensive testing, I’ve perfected this recipe to ensure a tender crumb and a rich, caramel-like frosting that perfectly balances the cake’s sweetness. It’s a family favorite that proves vegetables can make the most decadent treats.

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Sweet Glazed Zucchini Cake with Brown Sugar Icing

  • Author: Dorothy Miller

Ingredients

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  • 3 large eggs, beaten
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 3 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup neutral oil (such as vegetable)
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp table salt
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups drained shredded zucchini
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 2/3 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 cup whole milk
  • 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla essence

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