Description
Ultra Moist Lemon Zucchini Bread with Lemon Glaze is a delightful and refreshing treat that perfectly marries the lightness of zucchini with the bright zestiness of lemon. This easy-to-make recipe results in a tender, flavorful loaf that’s ideal for breakfast, brunch, or as a sweet midday snack. Topped with a luscious lemon glaze, this bread will impress your family and friends, making it a must-try for any occasion. Whether enjoyed plain or dressed up with glaze, its moist texture and vibrant flavor will leave you craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup vegetable oil or melted butter
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 cups grated zucchini
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- In one bowl, whisk together 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.
- Mix wet ingredients into dry ingredients until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Gently fold in the grated zucchini.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prepare glaze by mixing 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 slice (70g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg