Zucchini Honey Cake Recipe
Overview:
🍰 Name: Zucchini Honey Cake
⏲️ Cook Time: 1 hour
⏲️ Prep Time: 25 minutes
⏲️ Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
📖 Description: A delightful recipe sourced from a Home Cooking magazine, perfect for utilizing abundant zucchinis in the fall. This cake boasts a delightful honey flavor, creating a moist and irresistible treat.
🍽️ Recipe Category: Dessert
🔍 Keywords: Weeknight, < 4 Hours
🍴 Recipe Yield: 2 cakes
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 2974.7
- Fat: 154.3g
- Saturated Fat: 23.9g
- Cholesterol: 317.2mg
- Sodium: 2473.3mg
- Carbohydrates: 377.6g
- Fiber: 14.6g
- Sugar: 215.8g
- Protein: 43.1g
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 3 | Eggs |
| 1 1/2 | Liquid Honey |
| 1 | Zucchini |
| 2 | Vanilla |
| 1 | Flour |
| 3 | Salt |
| 1 | Baking Powder |
| 1/2 | Baking Soda |
| 1 | Nutmeg |
| 1 | Cinnamon |
| 2 | Raisins |
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
- Prepare 2 medium or 3 mini loaf pans by oiling and flouring them.
- Beat eggs well in a mixing bowl using an electric mixer.
- Add honey and oil to the eggs, beating until well combined.
- Mix in zucchini and vanilla.
- Sift dry ingredients together, then add to the egg mixture.
- Fold in nuts or raisins into the batter.
- Pour batter into prepared pans, filling them about 3/4 full.
- Bake for approximately 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
Tips and Tricks:
- Serving Suggestions: This Zucchini Honey Cake pairs wonderfully with a dollop of freshly whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- Storage: Store any leftover cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for longer preservation.
- Variations: For added texture and flavor, try incorporating chopped walnuts or pecans into the batter.
Flavor Profile:
- Taste: Sweet, with a delightful honey essence.
- Texture: Moist and tender, with a slight crunch from optional nuts or raisins.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
✨ Deliciously Moist: The grated zucchini ensures a moist texture, making each bite a delight.
🍯 Honey Sweetness: The use of liquid honey adds a natural sweetness, perfect for those with a sweet tooth.
🥒 Incorporating Zucchini: A creative way to utilize surplus zucchinis, adding both flavor and moisture to the cake.
🕰️ Quick and Easy: With a prep time of just 25 minutes, this recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or last-minute dessert cravings.
Enjoy the wholesome goodness of this Zucchini Honey Cake, a comforting treat that embodies the flavors of the fall season!
