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Mary Mac Bakehouse's zucchini cake recipe

Making zucchini cake with Mary Mac Bakehouse
Making zucchini cake with Mary Mac Bakehouse 06:21

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Mary Mac Bakehouse joined Talk Pittsburgh and showed us how to make a zucchini cake.

This delicious dessert is the perfect way to use up leftover food in your garden.

Here's the recipe: 

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ c sugar
  • ½ c canola oil
  • ½ c apple sauce
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla
  • 3 c flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 4 c peeled, seeded, chopped zucchini

Directions

  • Mix ingredients in the order given
  • Pour into a greased 9x13 pan
  • Bake at 350°F for 30-40 minutes
Topping

Ingredients

  • 1 c brown sugar
  • ¼ c cream
  • ¼ lb (1 stick) butter

Directions

  • Combine brown sugar, cream, and butter in a pot
  • Boil for 4 minutes
  • Pour over cake when done baking
  • Return to oven for 5 minutes
  • Let cool before serving
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