Description
This Lemon Zucchini Bundt Cake recipe is a moist, flavorful, and easy-to-make summer dessert. Packed with garden-fresh zucchini and zesty lemon, it’s perfect for brunches, gatherings, and cozy afternoon treats. With tangy glaze and vibrant presentation, this bundt cake is both stunning and delicious.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon lemon zest
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup buttermilk or plain Greek yogurt
1 cup shredded zucchini (lightly patted dry)
1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
2 tablespoons lemon juice (for glaze)
Instructions
1. Grate the zucchini using a box grater. If it’s too watery, gently squeeze or blot excess moisture.
2. In a large bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together.
3. In another bowl, cream butter and sugar with a hand or stand mixer until pale and fluffy.
4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
5. Alternate adding the flour mixture and buttermilk (or yogurt), beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
6. Fold in the shredded zucchini gently with a spatula.
7. Pour batter into a greased and floured bundt pan. Tap gently to remove air bubbles.
8. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 45-55 minutes, until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
9. Cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Mix powdered sugar and lemon juice to make glaze. Drizzle over cooled cake and garnish with lemon slices or zest.
Notes
Make sure not to overmix once the flour is added — this keeps the cake tender.
Use freshly grated zucchini for the best texture; avoid pre-shredded store-bought.
Glaze only once the cake has fully cooled to avoid melting and soaking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg