Zucchini Coconut Cake

Zucchini Coconut Cake

This zucchini coconut cake recipe uses grated zucchini, which keeps the cake exceptionally moist, and black walnuts and raisins, which add texture.

Preparation Time
30 mins
Cooking Time
30 mins
Total Time
60 mins
Calories
445 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Divide batter evenly between the prepared baking pans.
Step 2
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 30 minutes. Cool in the pans for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on wire racks.
Step 3
Gradually beat confectioners' sugar into cream cheese mixture until frosting is light and fluffy.
Step 4
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease two 9x13-inch baking pans.
Step 5
Beat white sugar, oil, and eggs together until well combined.
Step 6
Stir flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt into egg-sugar mixture until batter is just combined.
Step 7
Fold zucchini, 1 1/2 cups coconut and 1 1/2 cups walnuts into batter until evenly distributed.
Step 8
Beat cream cheese and butter together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until smooth.
Step 9
Fold 1 cup coconut, 1/2 cup walnuts, raisins, and vanilla extract into cream cheese frosting.
Step 10
Spread cream cheese frosting over cakes.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 cups grated zucchini
  • 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
  • 0.5 cup butter
  • 0.25 cup raisins
  • 0.5 cup chopped black walnuts
  • 1.5 cups sweetened flaked coconut
  • 1.5 cups chopped black walnuts
  • 3.75 cups confectioners' sugar

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