Description
Ultra Moist Lemon Zucchini Bread with Lemon Glaze is a delightful treat that harmoniously blends the bright zest of lemon and the subtle sweetness of zucchini. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for any occasion—whether you’re enjoying it as a cozy breakfast, an afternoon snack, or at a festive gathering. The addition of a homemade lemon glaze elevates this already delicious bread to new heights, ensuring every bite is bursting with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup vegetable oil or melted butter
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 cups grated zucchini
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In another bowl, combine sugar, oil or butter, eggs, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth.
- Gently mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in the grated zucchini carefully.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for about 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cooling for 10 minutes in the pan before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (65g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg