Name: Old-Fashioned Zucchini Cake
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 9 Servings
Cuisine: American

Real Life of Lulu Verified

January 23, 2026

This old-fashioned zucchini cake is like a warm hug in cake form. The zucchini keeps it super moist, and the cinnamon-spiced batter is just the right amount of cozy. Topped with creamy cream cheese frosting, it’s a treat you’ll want to have on hand all the time!

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Old-Fashioned Zucchini Cake

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Ingredients

WarningMilk and 4 other allergens identified

Instructions

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 ℉.

Grease an 8-inch square pan and set aside.

Use an electric mixer in a large bowl to mix the brown sugar, butter, vanilla, and egg.

Stir in the flour, baking soda, and cinnamon.

Stir in the zucchini.

Spread the batter into the greased pan.

Bake for 25-30 minutes or until toothpic inserted into the center comes out clean.

Cool completely before frosting.

Frosting

Use an electric mixer to mix the butter, cream cheese, and vanilla extract until combined.

Whip in the powdered sugar.

Spread over the cake.

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.