Blueberry Lime Zucchini Pound Cake
Notes
*Note: this pound cake freezes really well, but do not add the glaze if you intend to freeze. If you decide to freeze, add the glaze once thawed and ready to serve.
Ingredients
- • 2 cup all-purpose flour
- • 1 cup granulated sugar
- • 2 tsp baking powder
- • 1/2 tsp baking soda
- • 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- • 1 cup shredded zucchini
- • 2/3 cup milk
- • ½ Tbsp vanilla extract
- • 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
- • 1 large egg
- • Zest of a lime
- • 1 cup blueberries
- For the Glaze:
- • 1 ½ cup powdered sugar
- • Juice of 1 lime (about 2-3 Tbsp)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray baking pan with cooking spray and set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, nutmeg and salt together. Add zucchini, milk, vanilla extract, melted butter, lime zest and egg. Fold in blueberries.
- Put mix into baking pan and bake at 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes, until light golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool and add glaze. For the glaze: whisk together the powdered sugar and lime juice until smooth. Drip over pound cake and let set.
- Grab a cup of tea or coffee and enjoy!
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By: Ana Vargas, M. D.
Dr. Ana Vargas is a Board Certified Medical Doctor that is passionate about helping people achieve a healthy, wholesome lifestyle through food, exercise and wellness. She is a physician who believes that human beings are influenced by biology, psychology and their environments, therefore the key to preventing diseases is in taking care of yourself and having the necessary knowledge to change your habits and lead a positive fulfilling life.
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