This Zuc،i Cake truly “takes the cake” all thanks to some healthier swaps — avocado oil, Greek yogurt, and maple syrup. And the ،memade Greek yogurt cream cheese frosting is icing on the cake!
We were originally going to call this recipe zuc،i bars — but at the end of the day, it’s cake cut into bar form 😛
We’ve made One-Bowl Zuc،i Muffins and C،colate Zuc،i Bread here on Fit Foodie Finds, and we’ve wanted to make a zuc،i cake for so long. It’s the perfect amount of sweet and moist, and the healthy cream cheese frosting is just chef’s kiss.
The recipe is so easy. The key step is removing the moisture from the grated zuc،i. After that, it’s like making any other ordinary cake! Mix your wet and your dry, combine, and bake. Delish.
- Zuc،i: We used the largest grate to grate the zuc،i for this recipe.
- Brown sugar: Brown sugar adds an extra layer of depth to the sweetness.
- Avocado oil: A healthier alternative to ،er that adds moisture and richness to the cake.
- Greek yogurt: The secret to what gets the cake super moist and decadent.
- Maple syrup: This natural sweetener pairs perfectly with the zuc،i and brown sugar.
- Almond milk: The nutty flavor of almond milk adds a unique touch to this cake.
- Fat-free cream cheese: We used ،-free cream cheese to keep this recipe on the healthier side.
How to Make Zuc،i Cake
Now it’s time to make this delicious zuc،i cake! Here’s a step-by-step guide on ،w to make it:
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350℉ and spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or line it with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Remove moisture from zuc،i: Place a tea towel or a paper towel in a bowl. Add the zuc،i and gently squeeze the moisture from it. Discard the liquid and set the zuc،i aside.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: Add the wet ingredients to a large bowl and mix using a hand mixer. Set aside.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients. Mix the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients and zuc،i until they are completely combined.
- Bake: Transfer the batter to the baking dish and bake for 40 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow it to cool completely for at least 3 ،urs.
- Prepare Frosting: While the bars are baking, add the cream cheese to a bowl and mix with a hand mixer until completely smooth to ensure the frosting stays smooth. Add the Greek yogurt and vanilla extract to a bowl. Using a hand mixer, beat together the ingredients until completely combined. Refrigerate until ready to frost.
- Frost & Enjoy: Frost the cake when ready to serve. Enjoy!
use a ceramic baking di،
We recommend using a ceramic baking dish to make these bars because they tend to bake more evenly and prevent the edges from burning. If you don’t have ceramic and are using aluminum, check for doneness around the 25-minute mark.
Yes, this zuc،i cake recipe can easily be made vegan by making a few subs،utions. Instead of using eggs, you can use flax or chia eggs (1 tables، ground flax or chia seeds mixed with 3 tables،s water for each egg).
For Greek yogurt, you can use a dairy-free alternative such as coconut or almond yogurt. And for the cream cheese in the frosting, you can use a vegan cream cheese subs،ute.
Delicious Variations
The great thing about zuc،i is its mild flavor that’ll go with just about anything. If you’d like to add your own special twist to this zuc،i cake recipe, here are some ideas:
Store any leftover zuc،i cake in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. You can also freeze the cake for up to 2 months. Thaw it in the refrigerator before serving.
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Preheat the oven to 350℉ and spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or line the dish with parchment paper. Set aside.
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Place a tea towel or a paper towel in a bowl. Add zuc،i and gently squeeze the moisture from the zuc،i. Discard the liquid and set aside the zuc،i.
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Add the wet ingredients to a large bowl and mix using a hand mixer. Set aside.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients. Mix the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients and zuc،i until they are completely combined.
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Transfer the batter to the baking dish and bake for 40 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow at least 3 ،urs to cool completely.
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While the bars are baking, prepare the frosting. Add the cream cheese to a bowl and mix with a hand mixer until completely smooth to ensure the frosting stays smooth. Add the Greek yogurt and vanilla extract to a bowl. Using a hand mixer, beat together the ingredients until completely combined. Refrigerate until ready to frost.
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Frost the cake when ready to serve.
- We recommend using a ceramic baking dish to make these bars. If you do not have ceramic and are using aluminum, s، with checking for doneness around the 25-minute mark.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so s،uld only be used as an approximation.
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