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Lemon Zucchini Bread with Lemon Glaze Recipe

Lemon Zucchini Bread with Lemon Glaze Recipe That Delights

This Lemon Zucchini Bread with Lemon Glaze recipe delights your taste buds with its moist texture and zesty flavor.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Bread
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Substitute with gluten-free flour mix for a gluten-free option.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt No substitutes necessary.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Acts as a leavening agent.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Baking Soda Reacts with lemon juice.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Use coconut sugar for a lower glycemic version.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest Use fresh zest, avoiding dried.
  • 2 large Eggs Substitute with flax eggs for a vegan choice.
  • 0.5 cup Olive Oil Any neutral oil works.
  • 0.33 cup Fresh Lemon Juice Adds tartness.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract No substitutes needed.
  • 1 cup Grated Zucchini Yellow squash can be a great swap.
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Sweetens the glaze.
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice Adjusts the consistency.

Equipment

  • Loaf pans
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Grater
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and prepare two 8×4 inch loaf pans by greasing them with olive oil or butter, then dusting with flour.
  2. Grate zucchini until you have about one cup and set it aside. Zest the lemons, avoiding the bitter white pith.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, and 0.5 teaspoon of baking soda.
  4. In a separate bowl, combine 1 cup of granulated sugar with the lemon zest, rubbing them together until fragrant.
  5. Add 2 eggs to the lemon-sugar mixture, then mix in 0.5 cup of olive oil, 0.33 cup of lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
  6. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until no dry flour remains. Do not overmix.
  7. Gently stir in the grated zucchini until evenly distributed.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared pans, smoothing the tops, and bake for 60-65 minutes. Check doneness with a toothpick.
  9. Once baked, cool in the pans for 15 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
  10. For the glaze, whisk together 1 cup of powdered sugar and 2 tablespoons of lemon juice until smooth.
  11. Drizzle the lemon glaze over the cooled loaves and allow to set.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

This Lemon Zucchini Bread is crowd-pleasing and can be customized for dietary preferences. Avoid overmixing for the best texture.

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