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Best Lemon Zucchini Bread Recipe

Best Lemon Zucchini Bread Recipe


  • Author: Olivia
  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 4 mini loaves or 1 large loaf 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Best Lemon Zucchini Bread recipe combines the bright flavors of lemon with the moistness of zucchini in a delightful loaf. Perfect for a snack or a sweet breakfast treat!


Ingredients

Scale

For the loaf batter:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp fine salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup canola oil or vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • Grated zest from 1 lemon
  • 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice (from 1 large lemon)
  • 1 cup zucchini, shredded

For the glaze:

  • 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
  • Juice of 1 lemon

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Prepare the Baking Pans and Preheat the Oven
  2. Preheat your oven to 350℉ (175℃). Spray four mini loaf pans (6″x 3½”) well with cooking spray to ensure the loaves release easily after baking. Alternatively, you can use a single large loaf pan (9″x 5″) if you prefer.

    I find the mini loaves bake up with a nice, tender crumb and are perfect for gifting.

  3. Step 2: Mix the Dry Ingredients
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and fine salt until fully combined. Set aside while you prepare the wet ingredients.

    This step ensures the leaveners and salt are distributed evenly in the batter.

  5. Step 3: Prepare the Wet Ingredients
  6. In a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the eggs, sugar, oil, buttermilk, lemon zest, and lemon juice until combined.

  7. Step 4: Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients with Zucchini
  8. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients along with the shredded zucchini. Fold the batter gently until combined.

    Be careful not to overmix.

  9. Step 5: Transfer Batter and Bake
  10. Divide the batter among the prepared loaf pans and bake until done.

  11. Step 6: Cool the Loaves
  12. Allow the loaves to cool before removing them from the pans.

  13. Step 7: Make and Drizzle Lemon Glaze
  14. Whisk together confectioners’ sugar and lemon juice, then drizzle over the cooled loaves.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Bread
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 20g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 35mg

Keywords: Lemon Zucchini Bread, Zucchini Bread Recipe, Lemon Bread, Baking with Zucchini