Carrot-Zucchini Walnut Snack Cake
Carrot-Zucchini Walnut Snack Cake is tender and warmly spiced, with cinnamon and nutmeg complementing the natural sweetness of applesauce and cane sugar. Shredded carrot and zucchini keep every bite moist, while toasted walnuts add a satisfying crunch. Serve as a cozy breakfast treat, an afternoon pick‑me‑up, or a simple dessert with coffee or tea.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves16
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Carrot-Zucchini Walnut Snack Cake, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 39 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 9 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 35 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 64
- Heart Health
- 63
- Metabolic
- 28
- Digestive
- 30
- Inflammatory
- 17
- Performance
- 26
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
- 2
Cream the sugar and eggs in a large bowl. Stir in the applesauce and oil.
- 3
Whisk the whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a bowl; add to the egg mixture. Fold in the carrot, zucchini, and 1 cup walnuts. Spread the batter in the prepared pan. Sprinkle the remaining walnuts on top.
- 4
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 40 minutes.
- Calories 305.91 kcal Moderate 15%
- Protein 5.55 g Moderate 11%
- Carbohydrate 37.15 g 14%
- Total Fat 16.76 g High 21%
- Saturated Fat 1.65 g Moderate 8%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 29.26 mg Moderate 10%
- Sodium 32.28 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 3.26 g Moderate 12%
- Total Sugars 21.61 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 29.36 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 1.35 mg Low Source 8%
- Potassium 154.6 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 156.76 mcg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin C 2.68 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin D 0.12 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Eggs 🥚
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Carrot Zucchini Walnut Snack Cake is an American breakfast recipe made with 13 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr, serves 16, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Baking Soda, Cane Sugar, Canola Oil, and Chopped Walnuts. Each serving provides about 305.91 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Carrot-Zucchini Walnut Snack Cake?
- It is an American cake recipe made with 13 ingredients, usually served for breakfast or dessert or snack.
- What is Carrot-Zucchini Walnut Snack Cake made of?
- The main ingredients are Baking Soda, Cane Sugar, Canola Oil, Chopped Walnuts, Eggs. The full list of 13 is above.
- What goes well with Carrot-Zucchini Walnut Snack Cake?
- Explore these American side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Carrot-Zucchini Walnut Snack Cake?
- About 1 hr in total: 20 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 305.91 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Carrot-Zucchini Walnut Snack Cake easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 13 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Carrot-Zucchini Walnut Snack Cake healthy?
- Carrot-Zucchini Walnut Snack Cake has an easyChef Pro health score of 31/100. Per serving, it provides 305.91 calories and 5.55 g of protein, or 11% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 1.65 g (8% of the Daily Value). It contains Tree Nuts, Eggs, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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