Description
A decadent, moist cake that uses zucchini for a tender crumb, infused with rich caramel and topped with a tangy cream cheese frosting.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
- 1.5 cups grated zucchini
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease two 8-inch cake pans.
- Cream together butter and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Beat in eggs, vanilla, and caramel sauce.
- Gently fold in flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Stir in grated zucchini until combined.
- Divide batter and bake for 30-35 minutes.
- Beat cream cheese and butter, then add powdered sugar to make frosting.
- Frost cooled cakes and assemble.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American