Description
This Glazed Lemon Zucchini Bread is a delightful blend of fresh zucchini and zesty lemon, topped with a sweet glaze. It’s easy to prepare and perfect for any occasion, whether as a quick snack or a tasty dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 4 tsp lemon juice
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 3/4 cup sugar
- zest from 1 large lemon
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup oil
- 1 1/2 tsp lemon juice
- 1 cup zucchini, grated
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a bread pan with non-stick spray and set it aside.
- In a small bowl, mix together the flour, salt, baking soda, and baking powder.
- In a large bowl, combine the sugar and lemon zest. Add in the eggs, oil, and lemon juice, and whisk to combine.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Gently fold in the grated zucchini until evenly distributed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared bread pan. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the glaze, mix the powdered sugar and lemon juice in a small bowl until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled bread.
Notes
Ensure the zucchini is well-grated for a moist bread texture.
Store the bread in an airtight container to keep it fresh longer.
This bread freezes well; wrap it tightly and store for up to three months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg