Yellow Zucchini Cake with Sour Cream Frosting

Zucchini is a versatile vegetable that can be used in both sweet and savory dishes. It adds moisture and a subtle flavor to this delicious cake.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 90 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

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Yellow Zucchini Cake with Sour Cream Frosting

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, 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: 2800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Yellow Zucchini
• 2 cup All-purpose Flour
• 2 teaspoon Baking Powder
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Nutmeg
• ¹⁄₂ cup Unsalted Butter
• 1 cup Granulated Sugar
• 2 Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• ¹⁄₂ cup Sour Cream
• 1 cup Powdered Sugar
• 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. Grate the yellow zucchini and squeeze out any excess moisture.
3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
4. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the sour cream. Fold in the grated zucchini.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top. Bake for 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake.
9. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18g28%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

Sugars 30g

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.