Best 5 Lemon Zucchini Texas Sheet Cake Recipes

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American cooks have a soft spot in their hearts for both zucchini bread and Texas sheet cake, so it was inevitable that the two would eventually be combined into the delicious dessert known as Lemon Zucchini Texas Sheet Cake. This moist cake features tons of zucchini, a hint of lemon, and a pecan crumb topping. It's perfect for potlucks, picnics, and bake sales, and it's sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

Let's cook with our recipes!

LEMON ZUCCHINI CAKE



Lemon Zucchini Cake image

This Lemon Zucchini Cake is definitive proof that lemon and zucchini belong together! Beautifully moist and undeniably delicious, this easy cake is topped with a lemon glaze that will keep you coming back for one more slice. An excellent way to use up that zucchini from your garden!

Provided by Trish - Mom On Timeout

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 ¼ cup granulated sugar
6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (or vegetable or canola oil)
2 eggs (room temperature)
⅓ cup vanilla almondmilk (or whole milk)
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla or almond extract
2 cups cake flour
1 ⅓ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon kosher salt
1 ½ cup shredded zucchini (drained and squeezed dry)
2 tablespoons lemon zest
1 cup powdered sugar
1 to 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Spray a loaf pan with baking spray and line with parchment paper. Set aside.
  • Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl and whisk together. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine the sugar and olive oil. Whisk to combine.
  • Add eggs and almondmilk and whisk together.
  • Add lemon juice and vanilla extract and stir to combine.
  • Add flour mixture and stir just until incorporated.
  • Fold in zucchini and lemon zest.
  • Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 45 to 55 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out with moist crumbs. The top of the cake should look dry.
  • Place the loaf on a cooling rack and cool for 15 minutes. Use the parchment paper to carefully life the cake from the pan. Let cool completely on rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 331 kcal, Carbohydrate 57 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 32 mg, Sodium 144 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 37 g, ServingSize 1 serving

LEMON-ZUCCHINI TEXAS SHEET CAKE



Lemon-Zucchini Texas Sheet Cake image

Awesome lemon sheet cake! This recipe was given to me by my awesome cousin Laurie Greene-Collins. This is the moistest cake ever! Lemon adds an extra touch.

Provided by AFGRANDMA

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash

Time 1h

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups white sugar
2 cups shredded zucchini
1 cup vegetable oil
3 large eggs
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon extract
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
1 teaspoon lemon extract
4 ½ cups powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 15-1/2x10-1/2-inch sheet cake pan.
  • Mix sugar, zucchini, oil, and eggs together in a large bowl with an electric mixer. Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in another bowl. Add dry ingredients to sugar mixture and combine; don't overbeat. Mix in lemon juice and lemon extract. Pour into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 30 to 40 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool completely, 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, beat cream cheese and butter for frosting together in a bowl. Beat in lemon extract, then gradually beat in powdered sugar. Frost cooled cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 363.3 calories, Carbohydrate 50.9 g, Cholesterol 43.7 mg, Fat 17 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 146.9 mg, Sugar 40 g

LEMON TEXAS CAKE



Lemon Texas Cake image

This is a very thin cake that is ready in no time at all. Originally published in a cookbook titled "Specialties of Indianapolis, Volume 2"...wonder why it is called Lemon Texas Cake instead of Lemon Indiana Cake? Regardless, it is a good lemon cake.

Provided by breezermom

Categories     Low Protein

Time 45m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups sugar
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup sour cream
1 1/4 cups butter or 1 1/4 cups margarine, divided
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine, divided
3/4 cup water
2 tablespoons water
2 teaspoons lemon rind, grated
1 tablespoon lemon extract
2 tablespoons lemon juice, fresh
1/4 cup milk
2 teaspoons milk
1 teaspoon lemon extract
3 cups powdered sugar, sifted

Steps:

  • Combine flour, baking soda, salt, sugar, eggs, and sour cream. Beat at medium speed of an electric mixer until blended.
  • Combine 1 cup butter and water, lemon rind, lemon juice and lemon extract in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil. Add to flour mixture, stirring well. Pour into a greased and floured 15 x 10 x 1 inch jellyroll pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pan on a wire rack for 20 minutes.
  • Combine remaining 1/4 cup plus 2 tbsp of butter, milk and 1 tsp lemon extract in saucepna; bring to a boil. Remove from heat. Gradually add powdered sugar, stirring until mixture is spreading consistency. Spread frosting on top of cake. Let cool completely in pan on a wire rack.

ZUCCHINI LEMON CAKE



Zucchini Lemon Cake image

A recipe my mother makes for her quilting group. She does wonder if the salt is too much? Guessing at serving size.

Provided by WiGal

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 eggs
1 1/4 cups white sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 teaspoons lemon zest
1 3/4 cups zucchini, peeling on shredded drained
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup walnuts, chopped
2 tablespoons powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Combine eggs, sugar, oil, lemon juice, zest; beat well.
  • Add zucchini and mix well.
  • Sift the dry ingredients into small bowl.
  • Mix dry ingredients into the zucchini mixture.
  • Fold in nuts.
  • Pour into a greased 9" by 13" pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 40 minutes, or until done.
  • Cool and dust with powdered sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 326.6, Fat 20.8, SaturatedFat 2.7, Cholesterol 37.2, Sodium 345, Carbohydrate 32.4, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 18.4, Protein 4.4

CHOCOLATE ZUCCHINI SHEET CAKE



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I love Texas sheet cake. When it's zucchini time, I make this recipe, which resembles Texas sheet cake. What a sweet way to use zucchini from the garden!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 cups sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
3 large eggs
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup baking cocoa
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup whole milk
2 cups shredded fresh zucchini
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
FROSTING:
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup baking cocoa
6 tablespoons evaporated milk
1 pound (4 cups) confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine sugar and oil. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine flour, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder and salt; gradually add to the egg mixture alternately with the milk. Stir in the zucchini and extract. Pour into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 375° for 25 minutes or until cake tests done. While cake is baking, combine all frosting ingredients. Mix until smooth. Spread frosting over cake while hot. Cool on wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 395 calories, Fat 17g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 162mg sodium, Carbohydrate 58g carbohydrate (43g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Tips:

  • For a moist and tender cake, use sour cream or buttermilk instead of milk.
  • Do not overmix the batter, as this will result in a tough cake.
  • To prevent the cake from sticking to the pan, grease and flour the pan thoroughly.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting.
  • For a zesty lemon flavor, use freshly squeezed lemon juice and zest.
  • Garnish the cake with lemon slices, zest, or powdered sugar before serving.

Conclusion:

This Lemon Zucchini Texas Sheet Cake is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist and tender crumb, zesty lemon flavor, and cream cheese frosting, this cake is sure to be a hit. Whether you are a seasoned baker or a beginner, this recipe is sure to impress. So preheat your oven and get ready to enjoy this delightful treat!

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