Ingredients
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- 1 cup grated zucchini
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C), and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a large bowl, mix together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vegetable oil.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, blending until just combined.
- Fold in the grated zucchini until well incorporated.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For an added touch, top with a lemon glaze or powdered sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg