Lemon Zucchini Bread Recipe
This Lemon Zucchini Bread is a delightful twist on traditional zucchini bread, with a bright citrus flavor that complements the moistness of the bread. Perfect for a snack or even a light dessert, this recipe is sure to become a favorite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 cup grated zucchini
Lemon Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Beat Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, beat the eggs, oil, sugar, vanilla, and lemon zest. Stir in the grated zucchini.
- Combine and Bake: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Glaze: While the bread is still warm, whisk together the powdered sugar and lemon juice to make the glaze. Drizzle over the cooled bread.
Notes
- You can add chopped nuts or dried fruits for extra texture and flavor.
- Make sure to squeeze out excess moisture from the grated zucchini to prevent a soggy loaf.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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