Zucchini Walnut Carrot Cake

Zucchini Walnut Carrot Cake

by Magdalena Torres 2 years ago
5 (4)
40 minutes
232.4 kcal
21.5 g carbs
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Description

This zucchini carrot cake is a tasty breakfast alternative.

Ingredients
  • 1 ½ cups evaporated cane sugar
  • 2 cage-free eggs
  • ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
  • ½ cup canola oil
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 large carrot, peeled and shredded
  • 1 large zucchini, shredded
  • 1 ½ cups chopped walnuts, divided
Directions
  1. 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  2. 2. Cream sugar and eggs together in a large bowl. Mix in applesauce and oil.
  3. 3. Whisk whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt together in a bowl; add to egg mixture. Fold in carrot, zucchini, and 1 cup walnuts. Spread in the prepared pan. Sprinkle with remaining walnuts.
  4. 4. Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 40 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
serving: 1 9x13-inch cake
calories: 232.4 kcal
carbohydrates: 21.5 g
protein: 4.6 g
saturated fat: 1.5 g
cholesterol: 20.5 mg
sodium: 291.2 mg
fiber: 2.5 g
sugar: 8.1 g