Vegan Zucchini Cakes with Cream Cheese Glaze
 
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If you do not have the Mini Bundt Pans you can bake all the batter into a 6 cup capacity bundt pan
Serves: 6 Mini Bundt Cakes
Ingredients
  • All Purpose Flour 1¼ cup (156g)
  • Ground Oats ¼ cup (30g)
  • Baking Soda 1 teaspoon (5g)
  • Baking Powder ½ teaspoon (2.5g)
  • Salt ½ teaspoon (3g)
  • Ground Cinnamon ¾ teaspoon (2.5g)
  • Vegetable Oil ¼ cup (60ml)
  • Unsweetened Apple Sauce ¼ cup (60ml)
  • Granulated Sugar ¾ cup (150g)
  • Flax Seeds ground fine 4 Tablespoons (28g)
  • Hot Water 10 Tablespoons (150ml)
  • Milk Alternative ¼ cup
  • Vanilla Extract 2 teaspoons
  • Shredded Zucchini 1¼ cup (225g) (approx. 1 medium zucchini)
  • For The Cream Cheese Glaze:
  • Vegan Cream Cheese ½ cup
  • Vegan Butter 2 Tablespoons
  • Confectioners Sugar 1 cup
  • Vanilla Extract 1 teaspoon
  • Milk Alternative 2- 4 Tablespoons
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°f (177°c)
  2. For the Cake Batter:
  3. In a small bowl combine the ground flax seeds with the hot water. Let stand for about 5 minutes to thicken.
  4. Combine the vanilla extract with the milk
  5. Shred the zucchini and set aside
  6. In a large mixing bowl combine the sugar, vanilla extract, oil and applesauce whisking vigorously to smooth.
  7. Add the flax paste to the sugar mixture and whisk smooth.
  8. Sift the flour, cinnamon, salt, baking soda and baking powder and then add to the sugar mixture with the oat flour. Whisk smooth
  9. Add the shredded zucchini and then fold together with a large spoon until evenly mixed
  10. Distribute batter evenly in a greased pan of your choice
  11. Bake for approximately 28 - 35 minutes or until they are springy to the touch when you gently press the centers.
  12. Cool completely then glaze with the cream cheese glaze.
  13. Cream Cheese Glaze:
  14. Smooth the vegan cream cheese on the mixer then add the almost melted butter
  15. Add the vanilla extract and the sifted confectioners sugar and mix smooth
  16. Add the milk slowly to desired consistency
Notes
Zucchini Cake can be stored at room temperature WITHOUT the icing in an aitight container for up to 4 days.

For longer storage or for the cakes that are iced wtih glaze, be sure to keep refrigerated for up to 1 week.

Freeze wrapped well for up to 1 month
Recipe by Gretchen's Vegan Bakery at https://www.gretchensveganbakery.com/vegan-zucchini-cakes-with-cream-cheese-glaze/