Description
This Easy Lemon Zucchini Bread is moist, bright, and full of fresh lemon flavor. Perfect with tea, coffee, or as a sweet snack.
Ingredients
- For the Bread:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup finely grated zucchini (lightly pressed)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- For the Lemon Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Batter: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a loaf pan with parchment. Whisk eggs, sugar, oil, melted butter, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla until smooth. Stir in zucchini. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Fold dry ingredients into wet until just combined.
- Bake: Pour batter into the loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake 45–55 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes in pan, then transfer to a rack.
- Make the Glaze: Whisk powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth. Drizzle over cooled bread and top with lemon zest.
- Serve: Slice thick and enjoy a moist, citrusy loaf.
Notes
- Do not squeeze all moisture from zucchini—keeping some moisture makes the bread soft.
- Add extra lemon zest for a stronger citrus flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Bread
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American