Description
This Lemon Zucchini Cake is moist, tender, and bursting with bright lemon flavor. Made with fresh zucchini and topped with a luscious lemon glaze, it’s the perfect summer dessert that’s both light and satisfying.
Ingredients
- 2 cups grated zucchini (moisture slightly squeezed out)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (for glaze)
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan or line with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat the eggs, sugar, oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Add grated zucchini and stir to combine.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan.
- To make the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled cake.
- Optional: Sprinkle with additional lemon zest before serving.
Notes
- Make sure to lightly squeeze the zucchini to remove excess moisture but don’t dry it out completely.
- Let the cake cool completely before glazing to avoid melting the glaze.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 47mg
