Description
Moist lemon zucchini cake is a light and fluffy dessert bursting with fresh lemon flavor and made ultra-tender with shredded zucchini. Topped with a sweet glaze, this easy zucchini cake recipe is perfect for brunch, dessert, or a summer snack. A crowd-pleasing lemon cake that’s not too sweet and delightfully moist.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups grated zucchini
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 to 2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
1. Grate the zucchini using a fine grater and squeeze out the moisture using a kitchen towel. Set aside.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, sugar, oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla until smooth.
3. In a separate bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
4. Gradually stir the dry mixture into the wet mixture until just combined.
5. Fold in the prepared zucchini until evenly incorporated.
6. Pour the batter into a greased 9×5 inch loaf pan or 8-inch round cake pan.
7. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 45–50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
8. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. For the glaze, mix powdered sugar and 1 tablespoon of milk. Add more milk for thinner consistency.
10. Drizzle glaze over the cooled cake, let it set, then slice and serve.
Notes
Zucchini should be finely grated and moisture squeezed well to avoid soggy cake.
Use fresh lemon juice and zest for the best citrus flavor.
Let cake cool fully before glazing for a clean drizzle and better texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg