Ingredients
– 2 cups finely grated zucchini (about 2 medium zucchinis)
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– ½ cup vegetable oil
– 2 large eggs
– 1 cup chopped pecans
– 1 teaspoon baking powder
– ½ teaspoon baking soda
– ½ teaspoon salt
– 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
Creating a Pecan Zucchini Bundt Cake is straightforward, especially when following these easy steps:
1. Preheat Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease your Bundt pan generously with oil or baking spray.
2. Prepare Zucchini: Grate the zucchini finely, using a box grater. Place it in a colander and let it drain for a few minutes to remove excess moisture.
3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, granulated sugar, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until well blended.
4. Mix Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon. Stir them together until well mixed.
5. Fold in Zucchini: Add the drained zucchini to the wet ingredients and mix well.
6. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
7. Add Pecans: Gently fold in the chopped pecans until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
8. Transfer to Pan: Pour the batter into the prepared Bundt pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
9. Bake: Place the Bundt pan in the preheated oven and bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
10. Cool: Remove the cake from the oven and let it sit in the pan for about 15-20 minutes. Then, carefully invert it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
11. Dust with Powdered Sugar: Once cooled, dust the top with powdered sugar for a beautiful finish if desired.
Enjoying this cake is just around the corner, as you can already see how easy it is to make!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 10 slices
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Fat: 12g
- Protein: 4g