Best 8 Zucchini Or Carrot Cake With Lemon Frosting Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of zucchini or carrot cake, transformed into moist and flavorful treats with the addition of lemon frosting. These delectable cakes offer a unique twist on classic recipes, introducing a refreshing citrus zest that perfectly complements the sweetness of the vegetables. Discover two variations of this innovative cake: the classic zucchini cake and the vibrant carrot cake, both topped with a luscious lemon frosting that adds a burst of tangy sweetness. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with these extraordinary cakes that combine the goodness of vegetables with the indulgence of dessert.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

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

ZUCCHINI CARROT CAKE



Zucchini Carrot Cake image

I found this recipe in a cookbook and made some changes to it. My husband likes to have it for his birthday cake. We live with my husband's family on a 27,000-acre ranch in the mountains and raise cattle, grain and hay.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 12-14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 21

4 large eggs
2 cups sugar
1-1/3 cups vegetable oil
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups finely shredded carrots
2 cups finely shredded zucchini
1 cup coarsely chopped pecans or walnuts
FROSTING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
5 cups confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Whole or chopped pecans or walnuts for garnish, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl beat eggs and sugar until frothy. Gradually beat in oil. Combine dry ingredients; add to batter. Beat 4 minutes. Stir in carrots, zucchini and nuts. Pour into three greased 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° for about 35 minutes or until top springs back when lightly touched. Cool 5 minutes before removing from pans. Cool thoroughly on a wire rack. , For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter in a large bowl until smooth. Add sugar and vanilla. Continue beating until sugar is dissolved. Spread between the layers and over the top and sides of the cake. Garnish with whole or chopped nuts if desired.

Nutrition Facts :

ZUCCHINI (OR CARROT) CAKE WITH LEMON FROSTING



Zucchini (Or Carrot) Cake With Lemon Frosting image

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.

CARROT ZUCCHINI BARS WITH LEMON LIME FROSTING



Carrot Zucchini Bars with Lemon Lime Frosting image

I got this recipe from a friend several years ago on a handwritten card. She told me they were her family's favorite. And my family and friends like these very much, also. There appear to be several version of this on the net and the BHG version is the closest I have found to this recipe so it may have originated there.

Provided by Kathie Carr

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 19

BARS:
1 1/2 c all purpose flour
1/2 c brown sugar, firmly packed
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/4 tsp baking soda
2 large eggs, beaten
1 1/2 c shredded fresh carrots
1 c shredded fresh zucchini
1/2 c raisins
3/4 c chopped walnuts
1/2 c vegetable oil
1/2 c honey
1 tsp vanilla extract
LIME CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
1 pkg (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 c sifted powdered sugar
1 tsp finely shredded lemon peel
1 tsp finely shredded lime peel

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl mix together flour, brown sugar, baking powder, ginger, and baking soda. In another bowl stir together eggs, carrot, zucchini, raisins, walnuts, oil, honey, and vanilla.
  • 2. Add carrot mixture to flour mixture and stir just until mixed. Spread batter in an un-greased 9 by 13 inch cake pan. Bake for 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center of bar comes out clean. Cool pan on a wire rack and when cool frost with Lemon-Lime Frosting.
  • 3. FROSTING: In a medium mixer bowl combine cream cheese, and powdered sugar. When well mixed and fluffy add lemon and lime peel. Frost bars. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator.

LEMON ZUCCHINI CAKE WITH LEMON CREAM CHEESE FROST



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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.

CARROT ZUCCHINI BARS WITH LEMON CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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Getting the kids to eat their veggies has never been so easy! Personally, I like to make them without the walnuts, but I'm sure it's just as good with them in!

Provided by LibraChick93093

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 36 bars, 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 eggs
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup canola oil
1/4 cup honey
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups shredded carrots
1 cup shredded zucchini
1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1 cup powdered sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon zest

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, brown sugar, oil, honey, and vanilla. Don't worry about clumps of the brown sugar, those will dissolve as it sits while you prepare the remaining ingredients. Then fold in the carrot, zucchini, and walnuts.
  • In another bowl combine add the flour, baking powder, ginger, and baking soda. Whisk to blend together.
  • Add to flour mixture to the wet mixture. Stir just until combined. Spread batter into a greased 13x9 inch baking pan.
  • Bake about 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack.
  • Once the cake is cooled prepare the frosting. In a medium mixing bowl, beat the fosting ingredients with an electric mixer on medium speed until fluffy. Spread or pipe the frosting over the cooled bars.

CARROT-ZUCCHINI CAKE



Carrot-Zucchini Cake image

Using both carrots and zucchini gives this cake a unique flavor. Very moist and very tasty! Decorate with maraschino cherries.

Provided by Lori O'Neill Harpel

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash

Time 1h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup white sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 ½ cups vegetable oil
4 large eggs eggs
1 cup grated carrot
1 cup grated zucchini
½ cup honey
1 (16 ounce) package confectioners' sugar
1 cup crushed pineapple, well drained
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
½ cup chopped walnuts
¼ cup butter, softened
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour three 8-inch round cake pans.
  • Mix sugar, all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, cinnamon, salt, and baking soda in a bowl.
  • Combine oil, eggs, carrots, and zucchini in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer on low speed until well blended. Beat in honey. Stir in sugar mixture gradually; beat on medium speed until batter is smooth, about 3 minutes.
  • Divide batter evenly among prepared cake pans.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 30 minutes. Cool in the pans for 5 minutes. Invert onto a wire rack; allow to cool completely, about 25 minutes.
  • Combine confectioners' sugar, pineapple, cream cheese, walnuts, butter, and vanilla extract in a large bowl; beat until frosting is smooth. Spread over cooled cakes and stack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 740.4 calories, Carbohydrate 86.7 g, Cholesterol 92.7 mg, Fat 42.8 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 7.1 g, SaturatedFat 11.7 g, Sodium 413.8 mg, Sugar 68.8 g

CARROT CAKE WITH LEMON CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



Carrot Cake with Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h40m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 (3-ounce) packages cream cheese
1/2 cup butter or margarine
1 2/3 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 cups sugar, granulated
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground clove
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/2 cups canola oil
4 eggs
3 1/2 cups carrots, grated
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.;
  • In an electric mixer beat the cream cheese and butter on high until smooth. Then add confectioners' sugar. Continue to beat on high until the lumps have all dissolve. Finally, beat in vanilla extract and lemon juice on low speed until the frosting is completely mixed.;
  • In a large mixing bowl combine, sugar, flour, salt, spices, and baking soda. Add oil to the dry ingredients and mix well. Add eggs; beat in one at a time.
  • Once the batter is properly mixed, stir in carrots and walnuts. Pour the cake batter into a greased 9 by 13-inch pan and bake at 350 degrees F for 60 to 70 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Once cake has cooled, frost and sprinkle chopped walnuts on top as a garnish.

Tips:

  • Prep Time: Set aside 1 hour and 20 minutes to prepare these delectable cakes. As for the cooking time, both carrot cake and zucchini cake require 1 hour and 10 minutes in the oven. Therefore, allot a total of approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes for the complete process.
  • Oven Temperature: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius) before starting the baking process. This will ensure that the cakes bake evenly and thoroughly.
  • Choose Fresh Ingredients: Using high-quality, fresh ingredients is crucial for achieving the best flavor and texture. Opt for fresh carrots or zucchini, juicy lemons, and unsalted butter for optimal results.
  • Grate Properly: When grating carrots or zucchini, aim for uniform and fine pieces. Coarsely grated vegetables can result in a cake with a less pleasant texture.
  • Measure Accurately: Precise measurements are essential in baking. Use accurate measuring cups and spoons to ensure the correct proportions of ingredients. This will help achieve the desired consistency and flavor.
  • Creaming Method: For both carrot cake and zucchini cake, the creaming method is employed. This technique involves beating butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This process incorporates air, resulting in a cake with a tender crumb.
  • Fold Gently: When incorporating the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, do so gently with a spatula. Overmixing can result in a tough and dense cake.
  • Lemon Frosting: The lemon frosting adds a delightful tang and sweetness to the cakes. To achieve a smooth and creamy consistency, whisk the frosting ingredients together until well combined.
  • Refrigerate the Frosting: Before frosting the cakes, chill the lemon frosting in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. This will make it easier to handle and spread.
  • Decorate as Desired: Once the cakes are frosted, decorate them with your favorite toppings. Consider using chopped nuts, grated lemon zest, or even edible flowers for a visually appealing presentation.

Conclusion:

These delectable carrot cake and zucchini cake recipes offer a delightful balance of flavors and textures, making them perfect for any occasion. With their moist crumb, zesty lemon frosting, and vibrant colors, these cakes are sure to impress and satisfy. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting, the provided instructions and tips will guide you in creating these delectable treats. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy!

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