Zucchini Carrot Apple Cake
A moist and flavorful cake combining grated zucchini, carrot, and apple with warm spices and a tender crumb. Perfect for a wholesome dessert or snack.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 12
Ingredients
1 cup grated zucchini, squeezed dry
1 cup grated carrot
1 cup peeled and grated apple
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
3 large eggs
1 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and ground ginger. Set aside.
In a large bowl, combine the granulated sugar, light brown sugar, and eggs. Beat well until smooth and creamy.
Add the vegetable oil and vanilla extract to the sugar and egg mixture. Mix until fully incorporated.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
Fold in the grated zucchini, grated carrot, grated apple, and chopped walnuts if using. Mix until evenly distributed.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan on a wire rack for at least 20 minutes before slicing and serving.