{"id":7774,"date":"2023-09-01T20:12:15","date_gmt":"2023-09-01T19:12:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/goodbalancedfood.com\/?p=7774"},"modified":"2024-11-16T21:55:06","modified_gmt":"2024-11-16T20:55:06","slug":"lemon-courgette-cake","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/goodbalancedfood.com\/en\/ciasto-cytrynowe-z-cukinii\/","title":{"rendered":"Lemon courgette cake | Wholemeal"},"content":{"rendered":"

Lemon courgette cake is the perfect treat for warm days. The burst of lemon juice and zest adds a delightful zing and aroma. Imagine serving this at your next outdoor gathering\u2014it's sure to be a hit! But wait, have you ever thought of adding courgette to your desserts? If you haven't, it's high time you do. Trust me, incorporating this summer vegetable into your cake makes it unbelievably soft and moist. I guarantee the end result will not only meet but exceed your expectations. <\/p>\n\n\n

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For this cake, I went with a green courgette, but if you have a yellow one on hand, it could be a game-changer. The yellow skin will add a subtle colour to the cake, making it look even more delicious. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is the courgette noticeable in the baked cake?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Wondering if you'll actually taste the courgette in the finished cake? Fear not! Courgette has a subtle flavour, and when you add it in just the right amount\u2014and grate it finely\u2014you won't even notice it in the final product. What the courgette does is make the cake really soft and moist. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to decorate your lemon courgette cake? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Once your cake is baked and cooled, my go-to recommendation for topping is a simple lemon icing. All you need to do is mix powdered sugar with lemon juice. Add the juice gradually to get the icing to your preferred thickness. For an extra punch of lemon aroma, feel free to toss in some lemon zest. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This is actually the second courgette cake recipe you'll find on my blog. If you loved this lemon version, you've got to try the first one\u2014it's a rich chocolate cake studded with chocolate chunks. For all the chocolate lovers out there, this one is a must-try! You can find that recipe right here: <\/p>\n\n\n\n