Tuesday, August 5, 2014

Cake Batter Zucchini Bread







Carol is a good friend and fantastic baker/cook. She did two guest post which if you missed were Blueberry Cheesecake Twist and Banana Nut Twists .

She recently posted this picture and recipe. I saw the recipe and knew it would be going in the oven asap!

Gabe was going on the boat for a fun day with the guys. Nice birthday celebration and what better then to add a little sweet treat. I made this the last time they went out and knew I didn't have to worry with this yummy bread! I knew it was a winner.


Carol's recipe called for butter extract, which I didn't have and I subbed the vanilla pudding for french vanilla.

I had to taste the batter and it was really good and I couldn't wait to get it in my mini bread pans.

Used some chocolate sprinkles and tiny red and white sprinkles. It isn't as colorful as Carol's but sure tasted great.

I gave a mini loaf to our friend Andy who loved it and the kids came over and got the last loaf. You know I'll be making more!

Ingredients:

3 large eggs
3/4 c. granulated sugar
1 c. canola OR vegetable oil
2 1/2 tsp. butter extract ( didn't use)
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
2 c. shredded, unpeeled zucchini
2 c. all-purpose flour
1 c. plain yellow cake mix (one without pudding added to the mix-I use Duncan Hines) ( I used 1 cup Jiffy Yellow Cake Mix- small little box)
1 (4 serving size) pkg. instant vanilla pudding mix ( Used French Vanilla)
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1/2 c. plus 1 Tbsp. sprinkles
Raw sugar for sprinkling over the tops

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Sprayed the mini pans and set them aside for later.

Put the shredded zucchini in a strainer. I usually place the strainer on a plate so I can see how much fluid drains out and then I press down on the strainer to remove the rest.

In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, oil, butter extract ( which I didn't use)  and vanilla extract until well mixed. I used my kitchen aid whisk attachment.

Mix shredded zucchini into the egg mixture-Switched the whisk for the paddle attachment on the KA

In a medium bowl combine the flour, cake mix, vanilla pudding mix, baking soda, baking powder and salt. 

  Add the dry mixture to the egg mixture  and stir just until the flour is incorporated. 

 Gently fold in the sprinkles. ( did this by hand with my wooden spoon) Pour batter evenly into the prepared pans.


Sprinkle the top of each loaf generously with raw sugar.

 Bake  at 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes for the large loaves and 30-35 minutes for the smaller loaves, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Place bread on a wire rack for 10 minutes. After the 10 minutes you can remove the bread from the pan or pans and allow to cool for at least 10 minutes, if you are like me you cut off a slice and give it a taste! 

Makes 2 large or 5 small loaves.








39 comments:

  1. I am in AWE of both you and Carol for making things look so easy and so delicious. I bet the guys loved these. I must share this one....

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    1. I'm just a little old lady who loves to bake, Carol and Cyndy are the master bakers! Myra- this is excellent. I can't wait to make it for Leda

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  2. PERFECT Linda! I like your idea of using French Vanilla pudding mix...I bet that bumped up the flavor nicely. If I hadn't had the yellow Duncan Hines cake mix here, I would have grabbed a Jiffy cake mix too.....they're the perfect size for stuff like this....and not expensive either.

    Myra-this is super easy-and really good too. Let us know if you give it a try. It freezes great too-and can be made into muffins if you'd prefer those over loaves of bread-just adjust the bake time down.

    I'm so glad it was a hit with Andy and the boys-I bet the guys on the boat love to see Gabe coming with those baked goodies from you. :)

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    1. You know me- still squeezing those pennies! Jiffy cake mix was 89 cents and it didn't go to waste.

      Excellent recipe- I know whoever makes it will love it.

      Now to decide which zucchini bread recipe of yours to make next.

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  3. I would love to try this for my neighbor . Thanks Linda and Carol.

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    1. Dottie- you have to sneak a tiny taste. It's SO good.

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  4. Oh that looks so darned good. I love zucchini bread too. The flavors Carol comes up with are winners for sure. I bet Gabe was happy with this. Anything you two make is a keeper in my book!

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    1. Cyndy I'm just the tag along with you and Carol. You guys are the master bakers!

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    2. Uh, I don't think so. You do a great job Linda!

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  5. Looks yummy. Found you on GTTuesday! Carol

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    1. Thanks for stopping by Carol- hope to see you again.

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  6. This looks awesome! I love the idea of using cake mix to make zucchinni bread! I bake gluten-free, but I bet I could make some adaptions to make it work!

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    1. Hi Elise- if you make this gluten free could you send me the link to your recipe please? I have a dear friend who is on a stick GF diet and would love to make this as a surprise.

      Thanks for stopping by

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  7. Yum! Zucchini in baked goods is so good! Love sneaking in something healthy into a treat. I found your post through Share Your Stuff Tuesday. I'd love it you stopped by my blog sometime. We can trade zucchini recipes :)

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    1. sounds good to me! Thanks for stopping by

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  8. This sounds delicious. And it's the perfect time of year for this! Thanks for linking up with the Tasty Tuesday’s Link-up. I have pinned your post to the Tasty’s Tuesday’s Pinterest Board!

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    1. This bread is SO good! I hope you like it as much as I did.

      Thanks for stopping by.

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  9. This sounds amazing. A cross between cake and quick bread...perfect for breakfast OR (and?) dessert!!

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    1. It really is, I had to get it out of the house or I would of gone up another size! LOL

      Thanks for stopping by.

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  10. Love this! I have an overload of zucchini and love zucchini bread, but the addition of cake mix sounds really yummy! Thanks for sharing. Pinned!

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    1. Hi Elizabeth- I made more today, it's so good. Hope you enjoy it as much as I did

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  11. So yummy! Who doesn't love zucchini bread? It really is the best. Thank you for linking at the In and Out of the Kitchen Link Party. Hope to see you again next week.

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    1. Hi Cynthia- and just think, sprinkles! That makes anyone smile.

      See you again for sure.

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  12. Hi Linda,
    Your Zucchini Bread looks delicious, we would just love it! Thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday and have a great day!
    Come Back Soon!
    Miz Helen

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    1. Hey Miz Helen,

      Had to make more today, this time instead if a loaf I made texas size muffins. The guys on the boat are going to be some happy.

      See you next week.

      Linda

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  13. That looks so pretty and very yummy! Thanks for linking up to Sweet and Savoury Sunday, stop by and link up again. Have a great day!!

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    1. I've made more since I posted this recipe and have request that I make more! Guess it's a hit.

      Thanks for stopping by

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  14. Just shared on twitter and featuring you tomorrow. Thanks so much for linking on Monday.
    Isabelle

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    1. Thank you SO much Isabella! I really appreciate it.

      Linda

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  15. This looks so good! I love this! Pinned. We truly love having you be a part of our party. I hope you will get a chance to stop by tonight at 7 pm. It's not a party without you! http://loulougirls.blogspot.com
    Happy Monday! Lou Lou Girls

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    1. Thanks Kim- hope you like the caprese stuffed zucchini boats I added.

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  16. What a fun twist on zucchini bread. Looks delicious! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
    hugs,
    Jann

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    1. Hi Jan- it is fun and who doesn't like sprinkles? See you tomorrow at your party.

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  17. Looks like perfect zucchini bread!! Thank you so much for linking up at Tasty Tuesday! Your recipe has been pinned to the Tasty Tuesday Pinterest board! Please join us again this week!

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    1. Thanks! I love going to your board, always something good to pin.

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  18. I also like the idea of using pudding mix...cake mix too. Looks pretty with the sprinkles. I can't wait for it to cool off so I can do some baking.
    Thank you for sharing with See Ya in the Gumbo. Will be up and running tomorrow.

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    1. I'm all ready for tonight- just have to decide which recipe to add!

      I made more and added lots more sprinkles and the my neighbors boys were nuts about it! Didn't tell them there was zucchini in it! LOL

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  19. I love zucchini! Thank you for sharing this! Another zucchini cake to try for me! Just pinned this, too! Got you from Bouquet of Talent link up.

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    1. I am so into zucchini and I don't even have a garden. It's one of the first things to go in when we move to florida.

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