Zucchini Cake With Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

Name: Zucchini Cake With Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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); Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting; 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

Servings: persons

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)
Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting
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

1
For Cake: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2
In large bowl, combine cake mix, cinnamon and nutmeg.
3
Add eggs, oil, lemon juice, orange juice, and honey.
4
Mix on low speed to blend, then beat on medium for 2 minutes.
5
Stir in zucchini (and walnuts if desired).
6
Divided batter between 2 greased and floured round cake pans.
7
Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until cakes test done.
8
Cool and frost with Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting.
9
TO Make Frosting: In medium bowl, mix cream cheese, butter, lemon extract and vanilla until throughly blended.
10
Add powdered sugar slowly, mixing well after each addition, until mixture reaches spreading consistency.
11
Stir in pecans.

1367

kcal

Calories

Fat

138

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 box spice cake mix, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, 3 eggs, and more.

Yes, Zucchini Cake With Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Zucchini Cake With Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting

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