Molasses Zucchini Cake

12 ingredients
9 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 large egg, slightly beaten
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup molasses
  • 1/4 cup canola oil
  • 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon zest
  • 2/3 cup buttermilk
  • 2 cups zucchini, diced (NOT GRATED)

Directions

  1. 1
    Pre-heat oven to 350°F.
  2. 2
    Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  3. 3
    In a large bowl, mix egg, sugar, molasses, and oil; add nuts.
  4. 4
    In another bowl, mix together flour, salt, soda, baking powder and lemon rind; add alternately with buttermilk to egg mixture.
  5. 5
    Stir in diced zucchini.
  6. 6
    Pour into prepared pan.
  7. 7
    Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until cake tester inserted in center comes out clean.
  8. 8
    Cool in pan on wire rack.
  9. 9
    When completely cooled, frost if desired. Or serve with whipped cream.

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