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Lemon Zucchini Coffee Cake: A Delightful Twist Awaits!

A delightful twist on traditional coffee cake, this Lemon Zucchini Coffee Cake combines the freshness of zucchini with the zesty flavor of lemon for a moist and flavorful treat.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 190

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup grated zucchini about 1 medium zucchini
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar for glaze
  • 1-2 tablespoons lemon juice for glaze

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract, grated zucchini, lemon juice, and lemon zest until combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly.
  7. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. While the cake is baking, prepare the glaze by whisking together the powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth.
  9. Once the cake is done, allow it to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Drizzle the lemon glaze over the cooled cake before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 190kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12g

Notes

  • For added texture, consider folding in 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts or pecans into the batter before baking.
  • If you prefer a sweeter cake, increase the granulated sugar to 1 1/4 cups.

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