Cake and Spoon's Zucchini Cake with Lemon Glaze and Walnuts - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 1

Dessert

This Cake and Spoon's Zucchini Cake with Lemon Glaze and Walnuts is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Ingredients

Unsalted butter, for greasing pans
1 1/3 cups all-purpose unbleached flour, plus more for flouring pans
1 cup granulated sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup lemon zest
3 large eggs
1 1/2 cups shredded fresh zucchini (preferably locally grown)
1 cup toasted, chopped walnuts, plus extra, for topping

Instructions

For the zucchini cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour two 9-inch round or 8-inch square cake pans, or one 13- by 9-inch rectangular cake pan. Into a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder and salt. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, lemon zest and eggs. Using a rubber spatula, stir the egg mixture into the flour mixture until just combined. Fold in the shredded zucchini and chopped walnuts. Spread the cake batter evenly in the desired cake pans. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the cake springs back slightly when touched and just pulls away from the side of the pan, 30 to 40 minutes. Remove the cakes from the pans when completely cooled. For the lemon glaze: Whisk together the confectioners' sugar, lemon juice and lemon zest until combined to the desired consistency. To assemble: Brush the bottom cake layer with the lemon glaze and apply a layer of cream cheese icing. Top with the second layer and repeat with the glaze and icing. Top with toasted walnuts.
NotesThis recipe was provided by a chef, restaurant or culinary professional and may have been scaled down from a bulk recipe. The Food Network Kitchens chefs have not tested this recipe, in the proportions indicated, and therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Nuts, Walnuts.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cake and Spoon's Zucchini Cake with Lemon Glaze and Walnuts good for PCOS?

Yes, this Cake and Spoon's Zucchini Cake with Lemon Glaze and Walnuts recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Dessert with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dessert. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

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