Directions
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch or two 9-inch round pans with butter or cooking spray. This simple step is tremendous for ensuring your cake comes out perfectly.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. This combination of dry ingredients is essential for a light and fluffy cake, so be thorough but gentle in your mixing.
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In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. This can take about 3 to 5 minutes with an electric mixer. Once fluffy, blend in the eggs, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice. The tremendous aroma of lemon should now fill your kitchen!
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Gently fold in the grated zucchini and sour cream (or Greek yogurt) into the wet mixture. The zucchini adds tremendous moisture to the cake, which contributes to its tender crumb.
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Gradually mix the dry ingredients from step 2 into the wet mixture. Do this until just combined, being careful not to over-mix, as this can affect the cake’s texture. Pour the batter evenly into your prepared pans.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Your kitchen will be enveloped in a tremendous aroma that will have everyone eagerly awaiting the next step.
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For the cream cheese frosting, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together in a mixing bowl until smooth and creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until well combined. Stir in the vanilla extract and lemon juice until everything is well incorporated.
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Allow the cake to cool completely in the pans before removing them. Once cooled, frost the top of the first layer with a generous amount of cream cheese frosting and then place the second layer on top. Frost the top and sides of the cake, ensuring all sides are beautifully coated. Garnish with additional lemon zest for a final, cheerful touch.
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Cut into slices and serve your beautiful lemon zucchini cake to friends and family. Enjoy the smiles as they relish the burst of flavors in each bite!
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