How to Make Lemon-Zucchini Texas Sheet Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

When life gives you lemons and zucchinis, make a delicious Lemon-Zucchini Texas Sheet Cake! This moist and flavorful cake combines the zing of fresh lemons with the subtle sweetness of zucchini for a unique twist on the classic Texas Sheet Cake. Whether you're hosting a summer barbecue, potluck, or just looking for a special dessert to enjoy with your family, this recipe is sure to be a hit.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 2 cups shredded zucchini
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon extract
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon lemon extract
  • 4 ½ cups powdered sugar

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 1 15-1/2x10-1/2-inch sheet cake

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 15-1/2x10-1/2-inch sheet cake pan.
  • Mix sugar, zucchini, oil, and eggs together in a large bowl with an electric mixer. Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in another bowl. Add dry ingredients to sugar mixture and combine; don't overbeat. Mix in lemon juice and lemon extract. Pour into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 30 to 40 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool completely, 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, beat cream cheese and butter for frosting together in a bowl. Beat in lemon extract, then gradually beat in powdered sugar. Frost cooled cake.
  • Nutrition

    363 cal.

    • Total Fat: 17g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 44mg
    • Sodium: 147mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 51g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 40g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 19mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 66mg