LEMON ZUCCHINI CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING 🍋🍰🧁

LEMON ZUCCHINI CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING 🍋🍰🧁

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 cup grated zucchini
• ½ cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt

• For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• Lemon zest, for garnish

INSTRUCTIONS:

STEP 1: PREHEAT OVEN

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan or two 9-inch round cake pans.

STEP 2: MIX DRY INGREDIENTS

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

STEP 3: CREAM BUTTER AND SUGAR

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice.

STEP 4: ADD ZUCCHINI AND SOUR CREAM

Fold in the grated zucchini and sour cream or yogurt until well combined.

STEP 5: COMBINE AND BAKE

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Pour the batter into the prepared pan(s) and smooth the top. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

STEP 6: MAKE CREAM CHEESE FROSTING

In a large bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon juice, and continue mixing until creamy.

STEP 7: FROST AND GARNISH

Once the cake has cooled completely, spread the cream cheese frosting over the top. Garnish with lemon zest if desired.

STEP 8: SERVE

Slice and enjoy this refreshing and moist Lemon Zucchini Cake!