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Blueberry Lemon Cake – with Zucchini

Every year I look forward to having more zucchini than I know what to do with from my garden. This recipe might now be my favorite way to bake zucchini! My family didn’t even know it was there!

Can be baked as a cake or a loaf (see notes for loaf).

Equipment I use:

KitchenAid

KitchenAid Slicer Shredder Attachment (this is the exact one I use, as I find the cone shape helps prevent clogging and overshredding.

Lodge Cast Iron Loaf Pan

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Zucchini Cake – Blueberry and Lemon

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Servings 1 8 inch round

Equipment

  • grater/shredder

Ingredients
  

Cake (per 8 inch round or 1 loaf)

  • 1 cup zucchini pealed, finely shredded, lightly drained
  • 2 eggs room temp
  • ½ cup melted butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup + 2 Tbsp granulated sugar
  • cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • tsp baking soda
  • 1 cup blueberries fresh or frozen

Frosting (per 8 inch round, see note for loaf)

  • ½ cup butter softened
  • cup powdered sugar
  • ½ lemon juiced
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch salt

Instructions
 

Cake

  • Preheat oven to 350℉. Prepare baking pan with butter and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, beat the eggs, butter, vanilla, and sugar until creamed. Fold in zucchini. Mix dry ingredients and slowly stir into batter. Fold in blueberries.
  • Bake 35-40 minutes, or until toothpick placed in the center comes out clean. Cool completely before frosting.

Frosting

  • Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and whisk (electric whisk or kitchenaid recommended) until creamy.

Notes

  • If baking as a loaf, bake at 350F for 45-50 minutes.
  • Instead of frosting, I suggest topping a loaf with the lemon glaze from my Blueberry Lemon Scones

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