Description
A delightful dessert that combines the refreshing taste of lemon with the moist texture of zucchini, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups grated zucchini (Use fresh, medium-sized zucchini.)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (Substitute with gluten-free blend if needed.)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 cup powdered sugar (For glaze.)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (For glaze.)
Instructions
- Grate the zucchini and place it on a paper towel to absorb excess moisture.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your Bundt pan thoroughly.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vegetable oil. Whisk until well combined.
- Incorporate three large eggs into the mixture, adding them one at a time and mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in vanilla extract until evenly distributed.
- In another bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet batter, stirring gently until just combined.
- Gently fold in grated zucchini, lemon zest, and lemon juice until completely incorporated.
- Pour the finished batter into the prepared Bundt pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the glaze, mix powdered sugar with lemon juice until smooth, then drizzle over the cooled cake.
Notes
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
Keywords: Lemon Zucchini Bundt Cake, Dessert, Baking