Lemon Zucchini Cake with Goat Cheese Frosting

Name: Lemon Zucchini Cake with Goat Cheese Frosting
Cuisine: American, Southern
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon teaspoon ground cardamom; 1/4 teaspoon teaspoon nutmeg (freshly grated); 1/2 cup cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar; 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest; 3 eggs; 1 1/2 grated zucchini (drained); 3 tablespoons buttermilk; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 4 ounces soft goat cheese; 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature); 3 cups confectioner’s sugar; 2-3 tablespoons milk; 1 ⁄2 teaspoon vanilla extract; lemon glaze; 1 cup confectioner’s sugar; 2-3 three tablespoons lemon juice

Instructions

Goat cheese is great for many things, but have you ever tried it in a dessert? With the added benefit of using some of your garden’s summer harvest, this twist on lemon zucchini cake is sure to be a hit.

Updated at: Fri, 18 Apr 2025 12:54:16 GMT