Description
A delightful Lemon Zucchini Bread featuring a light sweetness, refreshing citrus notes, and a moist texture, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups grated zucchini
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- Mix together the grated zucchini, granulated sugar, and vegetable oil until well combined.
- Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in another bowl.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Stir in the lemon zest and lemon juice.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes.
- Prepare the glaze by whisking together powdered sugar and lemon juice.
- Drizzle the glaze over the cooled bread and slice to serve.
Notes
Make sure to drain excess moisture from the grated zucchini to prevent a soggy loaf. The glaze is essential for a zesty finish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg