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I awoke to a succulent sun streaming day here in Brooklyn. Gentle rays kindly urged me from slumber with their subtle stream of light. A pretty decadent way to start the day, right?
I looked out the window. And looked. And looked some more.
My brain was pumping out positive messages like “Seize the day… a run perhaps?”; My body was pumping out plans like “Seize that last piece of cake and let’s finish Dexter season 6 already!”…
Outside beauty surely has its seductive ways, but so does my pillow and pajamas. I chose the cake. I chose TV.
Listen to your body… it knows what’s up.
So does this cake.
Fresh grated zucchini (OK… and two sticks of butter) make this bundt beauty sensationally soft. Chopped strawberries are glamourous and tasty! A double pow of lime – in juice and zest form – add an unexpected tang and tart.
And if you’re feeling a little extra indulgent, gelato on top is a winner.
Strawberry- Zucchini- Lime Bundt Cake – Baker by Nature
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 sticks unsalted butter, at room tempertaure
2 cups sugar
1 tablespoon lime zest
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup shredded zucchini
1 cup chopped strawberries
4 eggs, at room temperature
1 cup plain whole milk yogurt
Preheat oven to 350 degrees (F). Generously grease a 12 cup bundt pan.
In a medium bowl whisk flour, salt, and baking soda together.
In a large bowl (or stand mixer) beat the butter and vanilla on medium speed until creamy (about 3 minutes); add the sugar and lime zest and beat until fluffy (about another two minutes. Beat in eggs, one at a time, letting each egg fully immerse into the batter before adding the next.
With a spatula stir in zucchini, strawberries, and lime juice. Now stir in half of the dry ingredients, all of the yogurt, and then the other half of the dry ingredients. *The batter may look a little curdled, don’t worry!
Pour batter into greased pan and bake for 60-75 minutes. I checked mine at 68 and it was perfect!
I think you must have made this for me… lime, zucchini and strawberry wrapped up in matrimony… 🙂 truly extraordinary!
All for you, my dear!
Love strawberries. Bet this is yummy. The lime makes it sound interesting, too!
I am a strawberry hog right now! Getting my fix while they’re in season!
wow, this is really an interesting combo. never would have thought of it myself. i have to give this one a try… have a lovely day, xx Helene
I love me a strange bird cake combo 🙂
I love how moist and dene this bundt cake looks, it is probably from all the zuchini, great recipe, I would really love to recreate it!! 🙂 oh since you live in Brooklyn I can just drive to you for a slice! 🙂
Cake party?!
Strawberries, butter AND it’s healthy because it’s got zucchini in it. What’s not to love?? 🙂
Butter melts my heart.
You made my day, sharing inspiration is my joy!
Oooh, I love the crumb of this cake! It looks so moist and soft – yum! Bring on the Summer fruits and veggies!
What a fresh, gorgeous seasonal cake! Strawberry and zucchini…I would have never thought of the combo of these two ingredients! Very creative and delicious!
Wow this combination totally wake me up! It’s such an unique combination but it sounds really matching well! I’d love to have a piece of this. Very summery ingredient that we can take advantage of fresh produce. What an incredible recipe Ashley!
Thanks, Nami! You’re the sweetest 🙂
What a wonderful recipe and goregous cake! So seasonal and delicious looking.
Cheers,
Rosa
Mouth watering! Lets see if mine comes out good!
I love you! Come to Brooklyn, boo!!!
It’s so pretty! And the flavors are totally summery. Great job!
Thanks, darlin!
Dang, so many good flavors going on right here. This cake sounds amazing!! No judging for choosing cake and tv…I know I would have done the exact same thing. 🙂
Thanks, girl! Finally the weekend: beach, tv, cake!
Something about baking with fruit or water-heavy foods, i.e. zucchini or carrots…makes food so tender and moist!
I love the combination of flavors! (And I’d’a watched TV, too. ) 🙂
oh wow, this sounds awesome! and it’s so pretty. i love it!
What an interesting combination of ingredients for a bundt cake! It looks delicious and so very moist! Great recipe and gorgeous photos!
Goodness! I’m seriously loving all your posts lately, Ashley. Zucchini strawberry and lime cake… you’re a genius!
We made this for my sons fourth birthday party, as muffins. The crumb was not as dense as your bundt pan turned out there, but it was good and moist. They were a nice summery flavor but I could go for more strawberry (used ng fresh berries again, next time I would drain their juice and use proportionately more berry “meat!”)