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LEMON ZUCCHINI CAKE

Relish the refreshing blend of lemon and zucchini in this moist and flavorful Lemon Zucchini Cake. Perfect for a light dessert or a sweet treat with tea!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 slices

Ingredients
  

  • For the Cake:
  • - 1 + ½ sticks 12 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus more for pan
  • - 2 + ½ cups all-purpose flour plus more for pan
  • - 2 + ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • - 1 teaspoon coarse salt
  • - 3 cups shredded zucchini about 2 medium zucchini - 8 ounces each
  • - 3 large eggs
  • - 1 + ½ cups granulated sugar
  • - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • - 2 teaspoons lemon zest just the yellow - not the pith
  • - 1 tablespoon fresh squeezed lemon juice
  • For the Glaze:
  • - 1 + ½ cups confectioners' sugar sifted
  • - 1 - 2 tablespoons fresh squeezed lemon juice
  • - Lemon zest to garnish the top optional

Instructions
 

  • 1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease a 6-cup bundt pan with butter and dust with flour.
    2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and 1 teaspoon of salt.
    3. Grate the zucchini using the large holes of a box grater. Place the grated zucchini in a clean kitchen towel and twist it to wring out most, but not all, of the water.
    4. In a medium bowl, stir together the eggs and sugar until well combined. Then stir in the melted butter, grated zucchini, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
    5. Gradually stir the dry flour mixture into the wet zucchini mixture until just combined. Do not overmix.
    6. Transfer the batter to the prepared bundt pan. Bake for about 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
    7. Transfer the pan to a wire rack and let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes. Run a paring knife around the edges, then turn the cake out onto a wire rack or cake dish to cool completely.
    8. Once the cake is completely cooled, make the glaze by whisking together the confectioners' sugar and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice. Add more lemon juice as needed to achieve a thick but pourable consistency.
    9. Top the cake with spoonfuls of glaze, allowing it to drip down the sides. Sprinkle with additional lemon zest, if desired.
    10. Slice and serve your delicious **Lemon Zucchini Cake**. Refrigerate any leftovers.

Notes

Approximate Nutrition Information for Lemon Zucchini Cake

  • Calories: 280 kcal per slice
  • Total Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg
  • Sodium: 320mg
  • Total Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1g
  • Sugars: 23g
  • Protein: 4g

Nutrition

Serving: 1grams
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