Zucchini Cake Recipe (With Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting)

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8 ounces cream cheese

4 tablespoons (½ stick) unsalted butter

Cooking spray, or neutral oil, for the baking pan

8 to 9 ounces zucchini

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 ½ teaspoons baking soda

1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon

½ teaspoon baking powder

½ teaspoon ground ginger

¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg, or ⅛ 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 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract

¾ cup coarsely chopped toasted pecans, plus for garnish if desired

1 medium lemon

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