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Lemon Zucchini Bread with Lemon Glaze

Moist Lemon Zucchini Bread with Tangy Lemon Glaze Delight

A delightful Lemon Zucchini Bread with Lemon Glaze, perfectly moist and gluten-free adaptable.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Bread
  • 2 cups Zucchini, finely grated Use fresh with skin on
  • 1.5 cups All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Mix with lemon zest for enhanced flavor
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
  • 3 large Eggs Can substitute with flax eggs for vegan
  • 0.5 cup Olive Oil Can use vegetable or coconut oil
  • 0.5 cup Fresh Lemon Juice Avoid bottled juice
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest Use fresh, avoid skipping
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Optional but recommended
For the Lemon Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice

Equipment

  • oven
  • mixing bowls
  • Loaf pans
  • whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and prepare two 8x4 inch loaf pans by greasing and flouring them.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, rub sugar with lemon zest, then add eggs, oil, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth.
  4. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just incorporated.
  5. Gently fold in the grated zucchini until evenly distributed.
  6. Divide the batter between the prepared pans and smooth the tops.
  7. Bake for 60-65 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
  8. Let the loaves cool in the pans for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  9. Whisk together powdered sugar and lemon juice for the glaze until smooth.
  10. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled loaves and let it set before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For the best flavor, let the glazed bread sit for a few hours before slicing.

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