Apple, Carrot, or Zucchini Cake

Carrots and zucchini add moisture and natural sweetness to the cake, making it a healthier option compared to traditional cakes.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 90 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 15.

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Apple, Carrot, or Zucchini Cake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: International Courses: Anytime, Baking, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 30 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup Apples
• 1 cup Carrots
• 1 cup Zucchini
• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoon Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon Nutmeg
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Vegetable oil
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup Brown sugar
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup Chopped walnuts
• 0.25 cup Powdered sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a cake pan.
2. In a large bowl, combine the grated apples, carrots, and zucchini.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
4. In another bowl, beat together the vegetable oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing well after each addition.
6. Fold in the chopped walnuts.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
8. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Remove from the oven and let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
10. Transfer the cake to a wire rack and let it cool completely.
11. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 52g18%

Sugars 32g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.