Description
This Lemon Zucchini Bread with Lemon Glaze is a delightful treat that combines the freshness of lemon with the subtle sweetness of zucchini. The moist and tender bread, topped with a tangy lemon glaze, is perfect for breakfast or as a dessert.
Ingredients
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For the Bread:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups grated zucchini (excess moisture squeezed out)
For the Glaze:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
- Prepare dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk the sugar, eggs, oil, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine ingredients: Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Gently stir in the grated zucchini.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 50–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and glaze: Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Whisk together powdered sugar and lemon juice for the glaze. Drizzle over the cooled bread before slicing.
Notes
- Be sure to squeeze out excess liquid from the zucchini to avoid soggy bread.
- This loaf stays moist for days and is even better the next day.
- Store at room temperature or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
