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Spiced Zucchini Sweet Potato Cake

Irresistibly Moist Spiced Zucchini Sweet Potato Cake Recipe

This Spiced Zucchini Sweet Potato Cake is moist, flavorful, and healthy, perfect for gatherings.
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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: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Substitute with almond and oat flour for gluten-free.
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
  • 1 te teaspoon Baking Soda Ensure it's fresh.
  • 2 teaspoons Cinnamon Mix in cardamom for extra flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Nutmeg A pinch goes a long way.
  • 1 teaspoon Ginger Fresh ginger can be used for more flavor.
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar Substitutable with coconut sugar.
  • 1 cup Vegetable Oil Melted coconut oil can add flavor.
  • 2 large Eggs Mix in one at a time.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Use pure vanilla.
  • 1 cup Zucchini Grated and squeezed to remove moisture.
  • 1 cup Sweet Potato Roasted and cooled.
Optional Add-Ins
  • 1 cup Nuts Chopped walnuts or pecans.
  • 1/2 cup Alternative Sweeteners Honey or maple syrup instead of brown sugar.

Equipment

  • 9-inch cake pan
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9-inch cake pan.
  2. Mix all dry ingredients in a medium bowl until well combined.
  3. In a large bowl, beat together the vegetable oil and brown sugar, then add eggs one at a time and finish with vanilla.
  4. Prepare and fold in the grated zucchini and mashed sweet potato to the wet mixture.
  5. Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  6. Pour the batter into the pan and bake for 35-40 minutes.
  7. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 1200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Be sure to squeeze the zucchini well to avoid excess moisture.

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