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Close-up of a Lemon Zucchini Bundt Cake showing a golden-brown crust, pale yellow interior, and green zucchini flecks.
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The Ultimate Lemon Zucchini Bundt Cake for Summer Baking

This SEO-optimized Lemon Zucchini Bundt Cake features a moist pale yellow crumb, tiny green zucchini flecks, a golden-brown crust, and a thick opaque white icing glaze perfect for summer dessert lovers.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 380

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups finely grated zucchini Unpeeled, approximately 240g
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour Properly leveled, approximately 360g
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar Approximately 300g
  • 1 cup vegetable oil Approximately 240ml
  • 3 large eggs Room temperature
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice Freshly squeezed, approximately 60ml
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest Freshly grated, approximately 6g
  • 1 tsp baking powder Approximately 4g
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda Approximately 3g
  • 1/2 tsp salt Approximately 3g
  • 1.5 cups powdered sugar Approximately 180g
  • 2 tbsp heavy cream Approximately 30ml
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice Approximately 15ml
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest For garnish, approximately 6g
  • 1 handful fresh mint leaves Tiny leaves for garnish

Equipment

  • 1 10-cup Bundt Pan Heavy cast aluminum preferred for sharp fluted edges.
  • 1 Box grater Used to finely grate the unpeeled zucchini.

Method
 

Baking the Cake
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Aggressively grease your 10-cup bundt pan with baking spray or a butter-flour paste to ensure a perfect golden-brown crust.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, vegetable oil, granulated sugar, and 1/4 cup lemon juice until pale and fully emulsified. Gently fold in the grated zucchini and 1 tbsp lemon zest.
  3. In a separate bowl, sift the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Fold the dry mixture into the wet zucchini mixture just until no dry pockets remain. Do not overmix.
  4. Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smooth the top, and bake for 45-55 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool in the pan for exactly 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  5. While the cake cools, whisk the powdered sugar, heavy cream, and 1 tbsp lemon juice in a small bowl until it forms a thick, opaque white icing.
  6. Spoon the thick glaze generously over the completely cooled cake, allowing it to drip down the ribbed sides. Immediately garnish with the remaining bright yellow lemon zest and tiny fresh green mint leaves.

Nutrition

Calories: 380kcalProtein: 4gFat: 19gFiber: 1g

Notes

Do not squeeze the water out of the zucchini before mixing; the natural moisture is required for a tender crumb.
Ensure the cake is 100% cool before applying the glaze, or the icing will turn transparent and melt into the cake.
Keyword Lemon Zucchini Bundt Cake,summer dessert,zucchini cake

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