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Moist and Decadent Zucchini Cake

Imagine sinking your teeth into a rich, velvety cake that’s packed with flavor and moisture. That’s what you get with this incredible zucchini cake recipe, which yields 20 servings and takes about an hour and 20 minutes to prepare.

The Perfect Blend of Flavors

This cake is a masterclass in texture and taste, with a crunchy crust giving way to a silky ribbon of cream cheese throughout. And the best part? It’s surprisingly easy to make, requiring just 14 ingredients and a few simple steps.

Gather Your Ingredients

Before you begin, make sure you have the following ingredients on hand:

• 1 package of cream cheese, softened to room temperature
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons vanilla
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 1/4 cups oil
• 1 1/2 cups white sugar
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 2 cups grated zucchini (about 1 large zucchini)

Preparing the Pans

Start by greasing and flouring a bundt pan or two loaf pans. Set them aside for now – you’ll need them later.

Creaming the Cream Cheese

Next, use an electric mixer to cream together the cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add the egg, vanilla, and cornstarch, and mix until well combined. Set this mixture aside for now.

Mixing the Dry Ingredients

In a separate bowl, combine the flour, salt, baking soda, and cinnamon. Mix until well combined, then set aside.

Creating the Batter

Now it’s time to create the batter. Use an electric mixer to cream together the oil and sugars until light and fluffy. Add the vanilla and eggs one at a time, making sure each is fully incorporated before adding the next.

Adding the Dry Ingredients and Zucchini

Add the dry ingredients to the batter in thirds, mixing until just combined. The batter should be very thick at this point. Now add the grated zucchini, which will help thin out the batter.

Assembling the Cake

Pour half of the batter into your prepared pan(s), followed by the cream cheese mixture. Make sure the cream cheese doesn’t touch the sides of the pan. Finally, add the remaining batter on top.

Baking to Perfection

Pop the cake into the oven and bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a skewer comes out clean. Let the cake cool for at least 15 minutes before slicing and serving.

The Result?

A moist, decadent cake that’s packed with flavor and texture. The perfect treat for any occasion!