Apple Carrot Or Zucchini Cake Recipes

APPLE, CARROT AND COURGETTE (ZUCCHINI) CAKE WITH GINGER AND TURMERIC

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This apple, carrot and zucchini cake is to die for. Superbly moist on the inside and crspy on the outside, it the ultimate healthy version of a cake where the 5 a day intake is almost achieved. You will go back for more and more without a doubt.

Provided by Ramona Sebastian

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 20

Ingredients

380 g spelt flour (light and sweet)
225 g butter softened
125 g grated courgette/zucchini
210 g carrot grated
150 g chopped apples
60 g walnuts chopped and toasted
250 g coconut sugar
3 eggs at room temperature
1/2 tsp salt *
1 orange or lemon (its juice)
2 tsp cinnamon powder
1 tbsp vanilla essence
1 tsp turmeric powder
1 tbsp freshly grated ginger
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp soda bicarbonate
1 pinch freshly grated nutmeg
200 g Philadelphia cheese (or any cream cheese)
1 lemon its juice
90 g icing sugar

Steps:

Preheat oven at 180C or 350F and prepare two oven proof loaf pans (8X4in) by greasing those well with butter or line with parchment paper.
Wash, peel and grate the carrots, courgette and chop the apples.
Toast and chop the walnuts.
Squeeze all the juice out of the courgette by using a clean kitchen towel or by simply squeezing a fair amount of grated courgette between your palms until you managed to squeeze all the juice out.
In a freestanding mixer, mix the softened butter and the sugar until nice and creamy. Add the eggs one by one mixing 30 seconds between them.
Add the orange or the lemon juice, salt (unless using slightly salted butter), vanilla and the freshly grated ginger. Mix for a further 30 seconds until it is all incorporated.
In a separate bowl, mix the flour with the soda bicarbonate, baking powder, turmeric and cinnamon powders as well as the freshly grated nutmeg.
Fold the dry ingredients into the butter mixture and mix with a spatula until incorporated.
Add the grated carrots, courgette and chopped apples and the toasted and chopped nuts. Mix all in with a spatula.
Pour the cake mixture into the prepared tins and bake at 180C in the middle of the oven for about 50 min until it bounces back when pressed slightly and gently in the middle or until they become nice and golden brown. Turn midway if necessary.
While the cake is baking prepare the frosting by whisking the cream cheese with the sugar and the lemon or orange juice. Add as much lemon/orange juice as needed until it gets to the desired fluidity/consistency, enough to make a beautiful drizzle.
Allow the cakes to cool completely on a cooling rack before drizzling the frosting. Enjoy !

Nutrition Facts : Calories 293 kcal, Carbohydrate 33 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Sodium 276 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 15 g, ServingSize 1 serving

GRANDMA'S APPLE CARROT CAKE

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Rich, moist and cinnamony, this old-fashioned cake recipe was handed down from our beloved Grandma Kelly. It's a perfect way to use up a few carrots and an apple...and it's ideal for smaller families, since it yields fewer servings.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

2 large eggs
1/2 cup canola oil
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups finely shredded carrots
1 cup shredded peeled apple
CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon butter, softened
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/4 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

In a large bowl, beat the eggs, oil and sugars until smooth. Combine the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually add to egg mixture just until combined. Stir in carrots and apple., Spoon into a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack., In a small bowl, combine the frosting ingredients; beat until smooth. Spread over cake. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 392 calories, Fat 18g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 61mg cholesterol, Sodium 190mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (42g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CARROT, APPLE, AND ZUCCHINI MUFFINS

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I'm learning to eat a more healthy diet. I couldn't find a recipe for all the ingredients that I wanted in my muffins, so I made up my own. They're yummy and they have so many healthy ingredients! This recipe makes 24 muffins or 12 mini-loaves.

Provided by Judith Fowler

Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Zucchini Bread Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 21

Ingredients

cooking spray
1 cup shredded unpeeled zucchini
1 cup shredded carrots
1 large apple, cored and shredded
1 cup nonfat plain yogurt
1 cup sucralose and brown sugar blend (such as Splenda® brown sugar blend)
2 eggs
½ cup unsweetened applesauce
½ cup skim milk
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 lemon, zest only
1 orange, zest only
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups whole wheat flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon ground allspice
½ cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat 24 muffin cups with cooking spray.
Stir zucchini, carrots, and apple together in a large bowl. Mix in yogurt, sucralose and brown sugar blend, eggs, applesauce, skim milk, canola oil, lemon zest, and orange zest until thoroughly combined.
Whisk all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice in a separate bowl. Gently stir dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined. Fold walnuts into batter. Pour batter into prepared muffin cups.
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 134.7 calories, Carbohydrate 21.7 g, Cholesterol 15.8 mg, Fat 3.5 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 230.7 mg, Sugar 3 g

CARROT APPLE ZUCCHINI BREAD

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Bread recipe is incredibly moist and flavorful! Vibrant colors from the carrot, apple, and zucchini makes this quick bread irresistible!

Provided by Bonnie G 2

Categories Quick Breads

Time 1h5m

Yield 2 Loaves, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 21

Ingredients

1 cup unsalted butter, melted
2 cups granulated sugar
3 eggs, room temperature
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 pinch ground cloves
1 pinch ground nutmeg
2 cups shredded carrots
1 cup shredded zucchini
1 cup diced peeled apple (Granny Smith, Fuji, whatever you have on hand)
1/2 cup pecans, chopped
1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 -3 cups powdered sugar
1 -3 tablespoon orange juice, as needed
1 tablespoon water

Steps:

Bread:.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Grease and flour two 8x4 inch loaf pans. Line with parchment paper and set aside. (I use the baking spray with flour in it.).
Place zucchini in a large kitchen towel. Bring up the four corners and twist. Squeeze the towel to extract all the liquid from the zucchini, or as much as you can. Set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg together. Set aside.
In a separate large bowl, whisk together the butter and sugar.
Add eggs, orange juice, and vanilla and whisk until combined.
Fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients along with the shredded carrots, shredded zucchini, apples, and pecans.
Pour into prepared pans.
Bake until golden brown, 55 to 60 minutes, or until loaves spring back when gently pressed with fingers.
Let cool completely before icing.
Cream Cheese Glaze/Frosting:.
Cream together cream cheese and butter with a hand mixer.
Add in 2 cups of powdered sugar and continue mixing. Drizzle in orange juice until desired consistency is achieved.
Frost bread and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 302.5, Fat 13.7, SaturatedFat 7.4, Cholesterol 54, Sodium 176.6, Carbohydrate 42.6, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 28.2, Protein 3.3

ZUCCHINI CARROT CAKE

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I found this recipe in a cookbook and made some changes to it. My husband likes to have it for his birthday cake. We live with my husband's family on a 27,000-acre ranch in the mountains and raise cattle, grain and hay.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 12-14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 21

Ingredients

4 large eggs
2 cups sugar
1-1/3 cups vegetable oil
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups finely shredded carrots
2 cups finely shredded zucchini
1 cup coarsely chopped pecans or walnuts
FROSTING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
5 cups confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Whole or chopped pecans or walnuts for garnish, optional

Steps:

In a large bowl beat eggs and sugar until frothy. Gradually beat in oil. Combine dry ingredients; add to batter. Beat 4 minutes. Stir in carrots, zucchini and nuts. Pour into three greased 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° for about 35 minutes or until top springs back when lightly touched. Cool 5 minutes before removing from pans. Cool thoroughly on a wire rack. , For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter in a large bowl until smooth. Add sugar and vanilla. Continue beating until sugar is dissolved. Spread between the layers and over the top and sides of the cake. Garnish with whole or chopped nuts if desired.

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