Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
- Cooking spray, or neutral oil, for the baking pan
- 8 to 9 ounces zucchini
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg, or 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons neutral oil, such as canola or vegetable
- 1 cup packed light or dark brown sugar
- 1 cup granulated white sugar, divided
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for the frosting
- 3 large eggs
- 2 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup coarsely chopped toasted pecans, plus for garnish if desired
- 1 medium lemon
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