Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 2 cups grated zucchini
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in lemon juice and zest.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Fold in grated zucchini.
- In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Spread half of the zucchini batter into the prepared pan. Spoon cream cheese mixture over the batter, then top with remaining batter.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool before serving.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.