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.
PrintSweet Glazed Zucchini Cake with Brown Sugar Icing
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
Instructions
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