Description
This Lemon Zucchini Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting is a moist and flavorful dessert. Packed with zucchini and bright lemon flavor, it’s perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 3/4 cups (358g) all-purpose flour
- 1 3/4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (112g) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1/2 cup (120ml) vegetable oil
- 1 1/2 cups (310g) sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- 1/4 cup (180ml) milk
- 1/2 cup (120ml) fresh lemon juice
- 2 1/4 cups (270g) shredded zucchini
- 8 oz (226g) cream cheese, room temperature
- 6 tablespoons (86g) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 4 cups (460g) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (176°C) and prepare a 9×13-inch cake pan with non-stick baking spray.
- In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together the butter, vegetable oil, sugar, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing until mostly combined after each addition, scraping down the bowl as necessary.
- Add half of the dry ingredients to the batter and mix until mostly combined.
- Combine milk and lemon juice, then slowly add to the batter and mix until well combined.
- Add remaining dry ingredients and mix until smooth and well blended.
- Gently fold in the shredded zucchini without over mixing the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 28-33 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting.
- To make frosting, beat the cream cheese and butter in a large bowl until smooth.
- Gradually add half of the powdered sugar; mix well and then add vanilla extract.
- Add the remaining powdered sugar and mix until smooth.
- Spread frosting on the cooled cake and decorate if desired.
- Slice, serve, or refrigerate until ready to enjoy.
Notes
This cake is best enjoyed within 4-5 days.
For added decoration, consider garnishing with lemon zest on top.
Ensure the cake is completely cool before spreading the frosting to avoid melting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 395
- Sugar: 43g
- Sodium: 182mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 64g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg