Dessert for 9
Gluten-Free Zucchini Cake
This moist zucchini cake combines gluten-free flours, applesauce, and cinnamon, then cools under a dairy-free cream cheese frosting.
$5.26for 4 servings
$1.32 per serving$5.26 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Photo: minimalistbaker.com
- 55 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 9servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Zucchini and summer squash$1.79/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.76Typical price |
| Pickles and olives$0.18/oz typical | 1.25 oz | $0.22Typical price |
| Canned fruit$0.12/oz typical | 1.75 oz | $0.21Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 2 | $0.60Typical price |
| Nuts and seeds$0.70/oz typical | 3.5 oz | $2.36Typical price |
| Oats$0.10/oz typical | 0.75 oz | $0.08Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.80Typical price |
| Cream cheese$0.30/oz typical | 4 oz | $1.20Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $11.85 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Cornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaSugar and brown sugarBaking powder and sodaDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)FlourSyrups, molasses, powdered sugar
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups grated zucchini
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 cup raw or organic cane sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 cup olive
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 1/2 cups gluten-free flour blend
- 3/4 cup almond meal
- 1/4 cup gluten-free oats
- 1 pinch salt
- 4 tbsp non-dairy butter
- 2 1/4 cups powdered sugar
- 4 oz "tofutti" dairy-free cream cheese
- 1/4 tsp pure vanilla extract
Steps
- Heat the oven to 350 F and lightly oil a 9-inch square pan.
- Whisk the gluten-free flour, almond meal, oats, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Whisk the zucchini, sugar, olive oil, applesauce, eggs, and vanilla in a second bowl.
- Stir the dry mixture into the wet mixture and spread the batter in the pan.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean, then cool for 10 minutes.
- Beat the non-dairy butter, powdered sugar, dairy-free cream cheese, and vanilla until smooth.
- Spread the frosting over the cooled cake.
Swaps
- Zucchini and summer squash for Bell peppersabout $0.70/lb more at typical prices
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
Main ingredient on sale this week? See what to make with eggs on sale.
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