Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 1/2 cups grated zucchini
- 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-inch loaf pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat sugar, oil, eggs, vanilla, lemon zest, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Stir in grated zucchini, then gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined.
- In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Pour half the zucchini batter into the pan, spread cream cheese mixture evenly, then top with remaining batter.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool before slicing.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.