Lemon Zucchini Cake With Poppy Seed

Zucchini is a versatile vegetable that adds moisture and nutrients to baked goods, making it a great addition to this lemon cake!

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 90 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Lemon Zucchini Cake With Poppy Seed

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: International Courses: Anytime, Baking, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 30 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2560

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup Zucchini
• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 2 tablespoon Poppy seeds
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 2 large Eggs
• 2 tablespoon Lemon zest
• 2 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoon Powdered sugar (for dusting)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. Grate the zucchini and squeeze out excess moisture using a clean kitchen towel.
3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and poppy seeds.
4. In a large bowl, beat the melted butter and granulated sugar until well combined.
5. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
6. Mix in the lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
7. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
8. Fold in the grated zucchini.
9. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
10. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
11. Remove from the oven and let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
12. Transfer the cake to a wire rack to cool completely.
13. Once cooled, dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 320kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 42g15%

Sugars 26g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.