Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Ultra Moist Lemon Zucchini Bread with Lemon Glaze. This wonderful recipe blends the subtle sweetness of fresh zucchini with zesty lemon for a refreshing and comforting treat. Perfectly moist and topped with a sweet lemon glaze, this bread is an ideal choice for breakfast, brunch, or as a delightful snack. Whether enjoyed warm or toasted, it’s sure to win over your family and friends. Easy to make and bursting with flavor, this recipe is a must-try for any occasion!
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup vegetable oil or melted butter
- 2 cups grated zucchini (squeezed dry)
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- For the glaze: 1 cup powdered sugar, lemon juice or milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- In one bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In another bowl, mix sugar, oil (or melted butter), eggs, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth.
- Combine both mixtures gently without overmixing; add grated zucchini.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool slightly before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the glaze: Whisk powdered sugar with lemon juice or milk until smooth; drizzle over cooled bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 70g)
- Calories: 235
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Use fresh zucchini for optimal moisture and flavor. Squeeze excess moisture from the zucchini before adding it to the batter. Customize by adding walnuts or chocolate chips if desired.