Best Zucchini Cake With Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting Recipes

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ZUCCHINI CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



Zucchini Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting image

Cindy West of Marshalltown, Iowa fixes this moist snack cake topped with sweet cream cheese frosting. "Squares of this cake freeze extremely well," she notes.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield about 24 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 large eggs
3/4 cup canola oil
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 cups shredded zucchini
FROSTING:
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups confectioners' sugar
2 to 3 tablespoons milk

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat eggs and oil. Combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and cinnamon; add to egg mixture and mix well. Stir in zucchini. Spread into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. , Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack., In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter and vanilla until smooth. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar. Add enough milk to achieve spreading consistency. Frost cake and cut into squares. Store leftovers in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 254 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 210mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

LEMON ZUCCHINI CAKE WITH LEMON CREAM CHEESE FROST



Lemon Zucchini Cake With Lemon Cream Cheese Frost image

I love lemon and zucchini.....and together....delicious!!! Easy, fast and nutritious.....somewhat!!.....LOL

Provided by Doreen Fish

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 box lemon cake mix
4 large eggs; slightly beaten
2 c zucchini; peeled & grated
4 oz pkg. instant lemon pudding
1 tsp grated lemon zest
FROSTING
3 Tbsp butter; room temp.
3 oz cream cheese; softened
1 1/2 c powdered sugar
1 tsp grated lemon zest
1 tsp fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • 1. Mix all cake ingredients on low speed for 3 minutes.
  • 2. Pour into prepared 9x13" baking pan. Bake @ 325F for 40 minutes.
  • 3. Remove cake from oven & let cool completely. Meanwhile, prepare frosting.
  • 4. Cream together butter & cream cheese. Add powdered sugar & mix well. Add lemon juice & zest and mix to combine.
  • 5. Frost cooled cake and garnish with lemon if desired.

ZUCCHINI CAKE WITH LEMON CREAM CHEESE FROSTING RECIPE - (4.5/5)



Zucchini Cake with Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe - (4.5/5) image

Provided by á-25138

Number Of Ingredients 19

Cake:
3 C flour
3 C white sugar
1 tsp salt
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
2 1/2 tsp cinnamon
4 eggs
1 1/2 C oil
1 tsp vanilla
3 C grated zucchini
Frosting:
8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
1/2 C butter, room temperature
zest of 1 lemon
1/8 tsp salt
2 tsp vanilla
juice of 1/2 lemon
4 C powdered sugar

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Lightly spray three 6" round cake pans and line the bottoms with wax paper or parchment paper. 2. In a large bowl, mix together the dry ingredients for the cake. In a medium bowl, beat together all the remaining ingredients for the cake. Pour into the dry ingredients and mix well. Divide evenly between the three pans. 3. Bake for 30-35 minutes until the cake bounces back when gently touched in the center. While the cake bakes, use a wooden spoon to beat together the cream cheese, butter and lemon zest until smooth. Add the remaining frosting ingredients and mix until smooth and lump free. 4. Cool the cakes for 10 minutes in the pan, then invert onto a cooling rack. Remove the pan and slowly peel away the wax/parchment paper liners. Allow to cool completely before frosting.

ZUCCHINI CAKE WITH LEMON CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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Make and share this Zucchini Cake with Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Crabbycakes

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 1 cake

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 box spice cake mix
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
3 eggs
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup honey
2 cups finely grated zucchini
1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts (optional)
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, softened
1 teaspoon lemon extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 1/2-5 cups powdered sugar
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted

Steps:

  • For Cake: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In large bowl, combine cake mix, cinnamon and nutmeg.
  • Add eggs, oil, lemon juice, orange juice, and honey.
  • Mix on low speed to blend, then beat on medium for 2 minutes.
  • Stir in zucchini (and walnuts if desired).
  • Divided batter between 2 greased and floured round cake pans.
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until cakes test done.
  • Cool and frost with Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting.
  • TO Make Frosting: In medium bowl, mix cream cheese, butter, lemon extract and vanilla until throughly blended.
  • Add powdered sugar slowly, mixing well after each addition, until mixture reaches spreading consistency.
  • Stir in pecans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 7424.5, Fat 392.6, SaturatedFat 145, Cholesterol 1128, Sodium 4271, Carbohydrate 947.7, Fiber 16.8, Sugar 804.4, Protein 63.9

ZUCCHINI (OR CARROT) CAKE WITH LEMON FROSTING



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Make and share this Zucchini (Or Carrot) Cake With Lemon Frosting recipe from Food.com.

Provided by SharleneW

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 1/4 cups buttermilk baking mix (Bisquick)
2 cups zucchini or 2 cups carrots, shredded
1/2 cup sugar
1 1/4 teaspoons cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon clove
2 tablespoons butter, soft
1/4 cup milk (use 1/3 cup if making carrot version)
2 eggs
1 cup raisins
2 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup butter, soft
1/2 teaspoon lemon rind, freshly grated
2 teaspoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Grease and flour a 9 x 9-inch pan.
  • Blend all cake ingredients except raisins on low speed for 1/2 minute.
  • Beat on medium speed 2 minutes.
  • Stir in raisins.
  • Pour into pan.
  • Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until tests done.
  • For frosting, beat all frosting ingredients until smooth and fluffy.
  • Frost when cake is fully cooled.
  • Keep refrigerated.

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