Quick Zucchini Cake Made with a Cake Mix
Whip up a moist and flavorful dessert in no time with this Quick Zucchini Cake Made with a Cake Mix! Perfect for busy bakers, this easy recipe combines the convenience of a yellow cake mix with the wholesome goodness of fresh grated zucchini, a hint of warm cinnamon, and a touch of vanilla. In just 15 minutes of prep time, you’ll have a batter ready to bake into a decadent yet subtly spiced treat. Toss in optional chopped walnuts for added crunch, and finish with a light dusting of powdered sugar for a simple yet elegant presentation. Ideal for potlucks, picnics, or as an everyday indulgence, this cake is a delicious way to use up extra zucchini while impressing your family and friends with minimal effort.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 box (15.25 ounces) Yellow cake mix
- 2 cups (grated) Zucchini
- 0.5 cups Vegetable oil
- 3 large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 cups Chopped walnuts (optional)
- 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and lightly flour a 9x13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, ground cinnamon, and grated zucchini. Stir until the zucchini is evenly coated with the dry mix.
Add the vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract to the bowl. Mix gently until all ingredients are well combined and the batter is smooth.
Fold in the chopped walnuts if desired, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
Let the cake cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before serving.
Optionally, dust the top of the cake with powdered sugar for a decorative finish before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1694 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 159.7 g | 205% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.8 g | 119% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 67.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 558 mg | 186% | |
| Sodium | 3067 mg | 133% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 49.0 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.8 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 38.9 g | ||
| Protein | 32.0 g | 64% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.1 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 196 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 5.8 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 1128 mg | 24% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
