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Correo Electrónico
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Ingredientes
- 1 cup melted butter
- 2 cups sugar
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- 2 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 3 eggs
- 3 cups flour
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 cups grated summer squash
- For the Glaze:
- 1 Tbsp melted butter
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- For the Sweet Roasted Lemon Garnish (edible and optional!):
- 1 lemon, halved lengthwise, thinly sliced, seeds removed
- ½ teaspoon sugar
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
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