Question 1

Should I peel the zucchini or carrots?

Accepted Answer

No—Scrub them well and leave the skins on. They provide color and added nutrients, and they blend perfectly into the batter once shredded.

Question 2

Why is my cake dense?

Accepted Answer

The most common reasons are oversqueezing the zucchini or overmixing the batter. Mix just until the flour disappears.

Question 3

Can I use a different frosting?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. A brown butter cream cheese frosting or even a simple vanilla buttercream works beautifully.

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Zucchini Carrot Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting