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Lemon Zucchini Bread with Lemon Glaze

Indulgent Lemon Zucchini Bread with Tangy Lemon Glaze

A delightful Lemon Zucchini Bread with Lemon Glaze that brings sunshine to any table.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Bread
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup granulated sugar reduce based on preference
  • 2 tablespoons lemon zest fresh zest is key
  • 2 large eggs or flax eggs
  • ½ cup olive oil or neutral oil
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice fresh juice preferred
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup zucchini grated; can substitute with yellow squash
For the Lemon Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Equipment

  • Loaf pan
  • box grater
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and grease two 8x4 inch loaf pans.
  2. Grate the zucchini to have about 1 cup and zest the lemons.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda.
  4. Mix sugar with lemon zest, rubbing until fragrant.
  5. Add eggs, olive oil, lemon juice, and vanilla to the lemon-sugar mixture and stir until smooth.
  6. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  7. Fold in the grated zucchini until evenly distributed, then divide the batter between the loaf pans.
  8. Bake for 60 to 65 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Cool in pans for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Whisk together powdered sugar and lemon juice to prepare the glaze.
  11. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled loaves and allow to set.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 35IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Use fresh lemon zest for maximum flavor; do not overmix to keep the bread light and airy.

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