This snack cake is a good use for that bumper zucchini crop!
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cups white sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 3 eggs
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 ¾ cups grated zucchini
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar for decoration
Directions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
Step 2
In a large bowl, combine sugar, oil, eggs, lemon rind, and lemon juice; mix well. Stir in shredded zucchini.
Step 3
In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the zucchini mixture. Stir until thoroughly combined; mix in the walnuts.
Step 4
Pour batter into prepared pan and bake until a tester inserted in the center comes out clean, 35 to 45 minutes. Cool. Sprinkle cake with sifted confectioners' sugar and cut into bars.
Step 5
Sprinkle top with sifted confectioners' sugar and cut into bars.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 12 | |
Calories 417 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat26g | 34% |
Saturated Fat3g | 17% |
Cholesterol47mg | 16% |
Sodium434mg | 19% |
Total Carbohydrate43g | 15% |
Dietary Fiber2g | 5% |
Total Sugars25g | |
Protein5g | |
Vitamin C6mg | 29% |
Calcium29mg | 2% |
Iron2mg | 9% |
Potassium133mg | 3% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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