Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Ultra Moist Lemon Zucchini Bread with a luscious lemon glaze. This refreshing treat combines the tender texture of grated zucchini with the bright, zesty flavor of lemon, creating a loaf that’s perfect for any occasion—from breakfast to dessert. Each slice is irresistibly moist, thanks to the secret ingredient: zucchini! Topped with a sweet and tangy glaze, this bread is sure to impress family and friends alike. Easy to prepare and made with simple ingredients, it’s a fantastic way to enjoy the flavors of summer all year round.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup vegetable oil or melted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups grated zucchini (squeezed dry)
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In another bowl, combine sugar, oil or melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and lemon zest; whisk until smooth.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and mix until just combined; do not overmix.
- Gently fold in grated zucchini.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- For the glaze: mix 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 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg