Ingredients
1 ΒΌ cups granulated sugar
6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil or vegetable oil or canola oil
2 eggs at room temperature
β cup vanilla almond milk or whole milk
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla or almond extract
2 cups cake flour
1 β teaspoons baking powder
Β½ teaspoon kosher salt
1 Β½ cups shredded zucchini, drained and squeezed dry
2 tablespoons lemon zest
1 cup powdered sugar
1 to 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
1-First, preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and prepare a 9Γ5 inch loaf pan by spraying it with baking spray and lining it with parchment paper.
2-In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
3-In a larger bowl, combine the sugar and oil, whisking them together to mix thoroughly.
4-Add the eggs and almond milk or milk to the sugar mixture, and whisk everything together until smooth.
5-Stir in the lemon juice and vanilla or almond extract to bring in that fresh citrus note.
6-Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring just until combined to keep the batter light.
7-Fold in the shredded zucchini and lemon zest gently, ensuring theyβre evenly distributed without overmixing.
8-Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
9-Bake for 45 to 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs and the cake top looks dry.
10-Once baked, cool the cake in the pan for 15 minutes, then lift it out using the parchment paper and let it cool completely on a rack.
11-For the glaze, combine the powdered sugar and lemon juice, whisk until smooth, then drizzle it over the cooled cake before slicing and serving.
Last Step:
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π Using olive oil adds richness but vegetable or canola oil are good alternatives.
π The lemon glaze enhances sweetness and can be boosted with extra lemon zest.
βοΈ Cake freezes well without glaze; add glaze after thawing for best results.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian, Dairy-Free Option
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 331
- Sugar: 37g
- Sodium: 144mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 57g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 32mg
