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Zucchini Coconut Cake

Zucchini coconut cake adds a tropical pop to this moist and flavorful bundt cake. Top with lime glaze extra for the finishing touch. 
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 14
Author: Maryanne Cabrera

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (260 g)
  • 1 ½ tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ¾ tsp kosher salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar (200 g)
  • ¾ cup dark brown sugar (150 g), packed
  • 1 cup oil of choice such as grape seed oil or melted coconut oil
  • 3 large eggs, room temp
  • 1 ½ tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cup sweetened shredded coconut (130 g)
  • 2 ½ cup zucchini, (340 g) shredded, squeezed of excess moisture

Lime Glaze:

  • 1 teaspoon freshly grated lime zest
  • ¼ cup fresh squeezed lime juice
  • 2 cup confectioners' sugar (227 g), unsifted

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease 12 cup bundt cake pan. Set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and sea salt. Set aside.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, mix together sugars and oil. Add eggs and vanilla. Mix until well incorporated. Scrape down sides of bowl as needed to ensure thorough mixing.
  • Add dry flour mixture in two additions. Mix on low until almost combined. Add coconut and zucchini. Fold until thoroughly distributed.
  • Transfer batter to prepared bundt pan. Spread batter into an even layer Bake for 45-50 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center of cake comes out clean.  Cool on wire rack for 10 minutes. Then, invert and cool cake to room temperature.

Lime Glaze:

  • Whisk lime juice, lime zest, and confectioners sugar together until smooth. Pour glaze over cooled cake.

Notes

  • If using coconut oil, melt before use. Unrefined coconut oil will have a slight coconut flavor. Refined coconut oil will have no flavor.

Nutrition

Calories: 439kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 295mg | Potassium: 146mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 47g | Vitamin A: 105IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1mg