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Old-Fashioned Zucchini Cake
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Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350 ℉.
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Grease an 8-inch square pan and set aside.
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Use an electric mixer in a large bowl to mix the brown sugar, butter, vanilla, and egg.
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Stir in the flour, baking soda, and cinnamon.
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Stir in the zucchini.
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Spread the batter into the greased pan.
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Bake for 25-30 minutes or until toothpic inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Cool completely before frosting.
Frosting
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Use an electric mixer to mix the butter, cream cheese, and vanilla extract until combined.
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Whip in the powdered sugar.
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Spread over the cake.
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Slice and serve.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Zucchini Moisture Magic 💧Always squeeze excess moisture out of grated zucchini using a clean kitchen towel to prevent a soggy cake and ensure perfect texture.
- Frosting Temperature Trick 🧊Ensure cream cheese and butter are at exactly room temperature (about 70°F) for the smoothest, lump-free cream cheese frosting.
- Spice Layer Technique 🌶️Mix ground cinnamon with dry ingredients first to distribute evenly and prevent clumping, ensuring a consistent warm spice flavor throughout the cake.
- Grating Pro Tip 🥒Use the large holes of a box grater for zucchini to create the perfect moisture and texture without making the batter too watery.
- Cooling Cake Perfection 🍰Allow the cake to cool completely for at least 1 hour before frosting to prevent the cream cheese topping from melting and sliding off.
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