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Lemon Zucchini Bread

Light, lemony zucchini bread with lemon glaze is the ultimate summer quick bread recipe.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 10
Calories: 319kcal

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Ingredients
 

For the bread:

  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • Grated zest from one lemon
  • 3 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 large eggs (lightly beaten)
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup packed shredded zucchini

For the lemon glaze:

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons lemon juice

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees and grease the bottom and sides of a 9 inch loaf pan.
  • Whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and lemon zest in a large bowl.
  • In a smaller bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, eggs, milk, and vegetable oil. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour the wet ingredients inside. Gently fold the wet and dry ingredients together until no white streaks remain. Gently stir in zucchini.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 45-55 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through. When the loaf is done, it should be golden brown on top and a toothpick inserted in the center will come out clean. Allow the loaf to cool for 10-15 minutes in the pan, then run a knife along the edge and turn out onto a cooling rack to cool completely.
  • Meanwhile, mix up the glaze by whisking together powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth. Once the bread is cool, drizzle with lemon glaze.

Notes

  • Store bread in an airtight container or wrapped in saran wrap. It will keep for 3-4 days at room temperature.
  • To freeze zucchini bread, omit the glaze and wrap the cooled loaf tightly in saran wrap. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator then bring to room temperature before glazing and serving.
Course Quick Breads, Muffins & Scones
Cuisine American
Keyword glaze for zucchini bread, lemon zucchini bread, lemon zucchini bread recipe, lemon zucchini loaf

Nutrition

Calories: 319kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 39mg | Sodium: 406mg | Potassium: 129mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 122IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 1mg
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