Description
This Lemon Zucchini Cake is a delightful summer dessert that combines the freshness of zucchini with the tangy brightness of lemon. Moist and flavorful, it’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Zucchini Cake:
- 1 1/2 cups grated zucchini (about 1 medium)
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
- zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons lemon juice
- zest of 1/2 lemon (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8×8-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
- Prepare the zucchini: Place grated zucchini in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out excess moisture.
- Mix the dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add wet ingredients: Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Stir in Greek yogurt (or sour cream), lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
- Combine wet and dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in the grated zucchini.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Glaze: Let the cake cool completely. For the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled cake and top with lemon zest if desired.
Notes
- This cake stays moist for days and can be stored covered at room temperature or refrigerated.
- You can double the recipe and bake it in a 9×13-inch pan for a crowd.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
