Dark and Moist Zucchini Cake

This is a very moist and flavorful zucchini bread. It makes a great snack or breakfast because the ingredients are so nutritious.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
• Calories: 175 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• ¼ teaspoon baking powder
• ¼ cup vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 tablespoon molasses
• ¾ cup applesauce
• ¾ cup chopped pecans (Optional)
• 1 ½ cups brown sugar
• 3 ½ cups shredded zucchini
• 2 ¼ teaspoons ground cinnamon

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease two 8x4 inch loaf pans.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, beat together the eggs with the oil. Stir in the applesauce, brown sugar, vanilla, molasses, and honey. Combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and cinnamon; combine with applesauce mixture until just moistened. Finally, stir in the zucchini and nuts. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.

Step 3

Bake for 1 hour in preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 15 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.