Zesty courgette and lemon drizzle cake recipe

Name: Zesty courgette and lemon drizzle cake recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 10 serving(s)
Ingredients: 150 mL vegetable oil; 200 g caster sugar; 3 medium eggs; Finely grated zest of 2 lemons and juice of 1 lemon; 1 large courgette, around 200g, coarsely grated; 250 g self-raising flour; 1/2 tsp. bicarbonate of soda; Finely grated zest and juice of 1 lemon; 75 g granulated sugar

We've transformed the humble lemon drizzle, one of the nation's favourite bakes, into a gorgeous courgette-filled cake. Yep, courgette gives a bake lovely moisture - and you're sure to love this.

By Ailsa BurtUpdated: 14 May 2025

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We've upgraded the classic lemon drizzle cake by adding in fresh courgettes. The veg adds extra moisture to the bake, meaning you've got a summer treat that will last even longer. Perfect for using up a glut of courgettes.

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Yields:

10 serving(s)

Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

1 hr

Total Time:

1 hr 15 mins

Cal/Serv:

324

Ingredients

150 ml vegetable oil
200 g caster sugar
3 medium eggs
Finely grated zest of 2 lemons and juice of 1 lemon
1 large courgette, around 200g, coarsely grated
250 g self-raising flour
1/2 tsp. bicarbonate of soda

FOR THE DRIZZLE

Finely grated zest and juice of 1 lemon
75 g granulated sugar

Directions

1. Step 1Preheat oven to 180°C (160°C fan) mark 4. Grease and line a 900g loaf tin. In a large bowl, beat together the oil, caster sugar, and eggs with a wooden spoon until smooth.
2. Step 2Stir in the lemon zest and juice and the grated courgette. Sift in the flour and bicarbonate of soda and fold in gently until no floury patches remain. Tip into the prepared tin and bake for 55min-1hr until risen, golden and a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean
3. Step 3Remove from the oven and gently pierce all over with a toothpick or skewer.
4. Step 4Make the drizzle by stirring half the lemon zest with the remaining drizzle ingredients together in a small bowl. Spoon this over the top of the hot cake and allow to cool completely in the tin.
5. Step 5Sprinkle over the remaining zest. Remove cake from tin and serve in slices.

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