# Blueberry Zucchini Desserts This Lemon Buttercream-Frosted Zucchini Cake Recipe is Seasonal By Alyson Wyers | Published 2015-07-27 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zucchini-cake-recipe References: [buzzfeed](http://www.buzzfeed.com/christinebyrne/squash-the-haters) & [iambaker.net](http://iambaker.net/blueberry-zucchini-cake-with-lemon-buttercream/) This [blueberry and zucchini cake](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mccormick) recipe is a summer delight everyone needs to get on board with. Created by Amanda from I Am Baker, the delicious dessert also comes with a heck ton of [lemon buttercream icing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simply-lemonadeinspired-cupcakes), bringing together all your favorite seasonal flavors and a hidden source of vegetables. The cake recipe was adapted from an allrecipes.com zucchini bread, where as the frosting was from food.com. The texture is described as amazingly moist, and very dense in a delicious way. You could also try this zucchini cake recipe with [raspberries instead of blueberries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blueberry-crme-pie), or even attempt a berry medley. This treat was garnished with additional berries and lemon zest as well. If you struggle to eat enough vegetables and fruit, this is a sneaky option. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Zucchini-based Desserts:** An emerging trend in dessert recipes that use zucchini as a key ingredient in innovative ways. - **Summer-themed Cakes:** A popular trend in the baking industry that focuses on incorporating fresh and seasonal flavors into delicious cakes and pastries. - **Hidden Veggie Desserts:** A growing trend in the food industry that involves sneaking vegetables into desserts in creative and tasty ways. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** This industry may benefit from the emerging trend of incorporating vegetables into desserts as a way to appeal to health-conscious consumers. - **Baking and Pastry:** This industry has an opportunity to take advantage of the trend of incorporating seasonal flavors into cakes and desserts. - **Health and Wellness:** This industry may benefit from the trend of creating desserts that incorporate hidden vegetables and fruit, giving consumers a healthy alternative to traditional sweets. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nutritionally Enhanced Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veggies-made-great1.md) - [Layered Custard Cake Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lemon-berry-layer-cake-fresh-frozen-custard.md) - [Mini Blueberry Crumb Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blueberry-crumb-cake.md) - [Bake Shop-Inspired Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blueberry-lemon-crumble.md) - [Seasonal Lemon Blueberry Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lemon-blueberry-cookie.md) - [Cheesecake-Inspired Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blus-berry-cheesecake.md) - [Creamy Blueberry Dessert Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blueberry-dream-frozen-dessert-bars.md) - [Citrusy Blackberry Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lemon-blackberry-cookies.md) - [Carrot Ice Cream Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-carrot-cake.md)