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zucchini cake squares with cream cheese frosting

Zucchini Honey Snack Cake

Tastes of Thyme
One bowl zucchini cake
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 16

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 large egg
  • 2/3 cup olive oil
  • 3/4 cup honey
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp vanilla
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp cardamom
  • 1 cup grated zucchini

Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 1/4 cup softened salted butter
  • 4 oz softened cream cheese
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups confectioners sugar

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350° and line an 8x8 baking pan with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl whisk together the honey and oil, add in the eggs and vanilla and mix until well combined.
  • To the large bowl, add the flours, baking powder, salt, baking soda, cinnamon and cardamom. Mix until just combined. Now mix in the zucchini.
  • Pour the batter into an 8x8 pan and baking for 25-30 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • If you want to frost the cake, let it cool completely.

Cream Cheese Frosting

  • In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the butter and cream cheese together until smooth and well combined. Add in the vanilla. Slowly add the sugar and mix well.
  • Make sure the cake is cool before frosting!

Notes

This Zucchini Honey Cake should be stored in the fridge once it is frosted. Let it come to room temperature for best flavour before serving. 
Keyword cake, honey, zucchini
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