Lemon Zucchini Bundt Cake
 
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A dense and delicious lemon cake made perfectly moist by the addition of finely grated zucchini. Topped with a lemon glaze, this Lemon Zucchini Bundt Cake is the perfect summer cake.
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Recipe type: Seasonal Dessert
Serves: 12-16
Ingredients
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • Zest of 1 large lemon
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup shortening, melted and cooled
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 cups finely grated zucchini
  • GLAZE:
  • 1½ cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Spray a bundt pan generously with cooking spray and set aside.
  2. Add the sugar and lemon zest to a large mixing bowl. Use your hands to rub the zest into the sugar until it is aromatic.
  3. Add the eggs, melted shortening, fresh lemon juice, and vanilla. You can stir it by hand or use a hand mixer to cream it together.
  4. Next, in a separate bowl, stir together the flour, salt, baking soda, and baking powder.
  5. Stir the flour mixture into the creamed mixture.
  6. Lastly, add the shredded zucchini, stir well, and then pour into the prepared pan.
  7. Bake at 325 degrees for 65 to 80 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean from the center of the baked cake.
  8. Let the cake cool completely before adding the glaze. I like to put my bundt cakes directly into the freezer (on top of a hot pad) to lock the moisture in.
  9. TO MAKE THE GLAZE:
  10. Whisk together the 1½ cups powdered sugar and the 2 tbsp of lemon juice. If you don't have 2 tbsp and need a little more liquid, you can use a tsp or two of milk if needed.
  11. Invert the cake onto a cake stand or a big plate. Drizzle the glaze over the bundt cake, allowing it to drip down the sides of the cake. Let the glaze set before serving.
  12. Enjoy!
Recipe by Real Life Dinner at https://reallifedinner.com/lemon-zucchini-bundt-cake/