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A slice of moist pecan zucchini bundt cake on a white plate with a brown sugar glaze dripping down the side.

The Best Pecan Zucchini Bundt Cake 


  • Author: Callie Brooks
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This pecan zucchini Bundt cake is moist, warmly spiced, and crowned with a brown sugar pecan glaze. A perfect blend of garden-fresh zucchini and buttery Southern charm.


Ingredients

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For the Pecan Zucchini Cake

3 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

3 large eggs, at room temperature

2 cups granulated sugar

1 cup vegetable oil

2 tablespoons vanilla extract

2 cups shredded zucchini, moisture intact

1 cup chopped pecans, toasted

For the Cinnamon-Sugar Swirl

2 tablespoons granulated sugar

½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

For the Brown Sugar Pecan Glaze

¼ cup unsalted butter

½ cup packed light brown sugar

3 tablespoons heavy cream or milk

1 cup powdered sugar

½ cup chopped pecans, toasted


Instructions

1. Preheat and Prep: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Prepare a 10 or 12-cup Bundt pan by greasing it thoroughly and lightly dusting it with flour, making sure to cover every crevice.

2. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder, and cinnamon until evenly combined.

3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat the eggs with the sugar until smooth. Stir in the vegetable oil and vanilla extract until fully blended.

4. Make the Batter: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir gently with a spatula only until no dry patches remain. Be careful not to overmix.

5. Fold in Zucchini and Pecans: Gently fold in the shredded zucchini and 1 cup of the toasted pecans. The batter will be thick.

6. Layer the Cake: Pour half of the batter into the prepared Bundt pan and smooth the surface.

7. Add the Swirl: In a small cup, mix the 2 tablespoons of sugar and ½ teaspoon of cinnamon. Sprinkle this evenly over the batter in the pan.

8. Add Final Layer: Carefully spoon the remaining batter on top of the cinnamon-sugar layer and gently spread it to the edges.

9. Bake: Place the pan in the oven and bake for 50 to 60 minutes. The cake is done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

10. Cool: Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan on a wire rack for exactly 15 minutes. Then, carefully invert it onto the rack to cool completely before glazing.

11. Make the Glaze: In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the brown sugar and cream until bubbly and smooth (2-3 mins). Remove from heat, whisk in powdered sugar, stir in pecans. Let cool 5-10 minutes and drizzle over cooled cake.

Notes

This cake gets even better the next day—store covered at room temperature. You can freeze it unglazed for up to 2 months.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 55 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 34g
  • Sodium: 220mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 16g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 55mg