ZUCCHINI BUNDT CAKE WITH CRUNCHY LEMON GLAZE

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ZUCCHINI BUNDT CAKE WITH CRUNCHY LEMON GLAZE image

Categories     Vegetable

Yield 10-12

Number Of Ingredients 18

For the cake:
1 cup (135g) almonds, pecans, or walnuts, toasted
2 cups (280g) flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon kosher or sea salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon dried ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
3 large eggs, at room temperature
1 3/4 (350g) cups sugar
1 cup (250ml) extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups (300g) finely grated zucchini
For the lemon glaze:
1/4 cup (60ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/3 cup (65g) granulated sugar
1 cup (140g) powdered (confectioner’s) sugar

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat the oven to 350ºF (180ºC). Grease a 10 cup (2.5l) bundt or tube cake pan* with non-stick spray or butter, dust with flour, then tap out any excess. 2. Pulse the nuts in a food processor until finely chopped. 3. In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg. Set aside. 4. In the bowl of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, beat the eggs, 1 3/4 cup (350g) sugar, and olive oil for 3 minutes on medium speed, until light and fluffy. Stop and scrape down the sides of the mixer, then add the vanilla. 5. Mix in the dry ingredients, scraping down the sides of the mixer bowl to make sure everything is mixed in well, then beat on medium speed for 30 seconds. 6. Stir in the chopped nuts and zucchini. 7. Scrape the batter into the prepared cake pan, smooth the top, then bake the cake for 45 to 50 minutes, until the toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the cake has begun to pull away from the sides of the pan. 8. During the last few minutes of the cake baking, make the glaze by whisking together the lemon juice, 1/3 cup (65g) granulated sugar, and powdered sugar. 9. Let the cake cool for 10 minutes, then carefully invert it onto a cooling rack. Brush the glaze over the cake with a pastry brush and let the cake cool completely. Storage: The cake can be wrapped (or put under a cake dome) and will keep for a few days. You can freeze the unglazed cake. However to apply the glaze, you’ll need to defrost the cake then warm it so the glaze will adhere properly. *If you don’t have a bundt or tube pan, I noticed that both Adam and Sara made the cake in a regular round cake pan with good results. This cake batter could also be baked in two loaf pans, which is easier for gift-giving, if you’re trying to share your zucchini bounty. You may need to reduce the baking time a little to compensate for the smaller pans.

Deni Hristov
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This cake was delicious! The zucchini made it moist and flavorful, and the lemon glaze was the perfect finishing touch. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Sanwal Niazi
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Overall, I thought this was a good recipe. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the lemon glaze was a nice touch. I would definitely make it again.


Benjamin Cabrera
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The glaze on this cake was a bit too runny for my taste. I would have preferred a thicker, more substantial glaze.


DaGamingBirdy
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This cake was a bit too dense for my taste. I would have preferred a lighter, more airy texture.


Ijeoma Ude
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I loved the moist texture of this cake. The zucchini and lemon flavors were also very complementary.


Elsen Keena
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This cake was easy to make and turned out beautifully. It was a hit with my guests.


Miranda Fairley
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Overall, I thought this was a good recipe. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the lemon glaze was a nice touch. I would definitely make it again.


Sami misanthropy Sanitisation
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I had some trouble getting the cake out of the bundt pan. I think I'll grease the pan more next time.


Cameron Heidler
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved it. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.


Queen Tifar
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I was a bit skeptical about using zucchini in a cake, but I was pleasantly surprised at how well it worked. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the lemon glaze was the perfect complement.


Tyler Davison
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I've made this cake several times now and it always turns out great. It's a favorite with my friends and family.


PTEALPP
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This cake was delicious! The zucchini made it moist and flavorful, and the lemon glaze was the perfect finishing touch. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Mujtaba Gujjar
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I love how easy this recipe is to follow. The instructions are clear and concise, and the ingredients are easy to find. I also appreciate that the recipe doesn't require any special equipment.


ishu Magar
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This zucchini bundt cake was a huge hit at our family gathering! It was moist, flavorful, and the lemon glaze added the perfect amount of sweetness and tang. I will definitely be making this again.