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Lemon Zucchini Cake with Cream Cheese Filling

A moist and flavorful zucchini cake with a tangy cream cheese filling and a hint of lemon.

Ingredients

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For the Crust:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 1 1/2 cups grated zucchini
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp lemon juice

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, beat butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla and lemon zest.
  4. Fold in grated zucchini, then gradually add the dry ingredients until just combined.
  5. In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and lemon juice until smooth.
  6. Pour half the zucchini batter into the pan. Spread cream cheese mixture evenly over the batter, then top with remaining batter.
  7. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool before slicing.

Notes

You can customize the seasonings to taste.

  • Author: Trusted Blog