Best Lemon Zucchini Bread Recipe
This Best Lemon Zucchini Bread recipe combines the bright flavors of lemon with the moistness of zucchini for a delightful treat. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a snack with tea or coffee.
- Author: nova
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 large loaf or 4 mini loaves 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
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
- Step 1: Prepare the Baking Pans and Preheat the Oven Preheat the oven to 350℉ (175℃) and spray loaf pans with cooking spray.
- Step 2: Mix the Dry Ingredients Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Step 3: Prepare the Wet Ingredients Beat eggs, sugar, oil, buttermilk, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
- Step 4: Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients with Zucchini Mix wet and dry ingredients with shredded zucchini.
- Step 5: Transfer Batter and Bake Divide batter into pans and bake until done.
- Step 6: Cool the Loaves Let loaves cool in pans, then transfer to a rack.
- Step 7: Make and Drizzle Lemon Glaze Whisk confectioners’ sugar and lemon juice for glaze and drizzle over cooled loaves.
Notes
- You can add nuts or dried fruits for extra texture and flavor.
- Store the bread in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of large loaf)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Lemon Zucchini Bread, Zucchini Bread Recipe, Lemon Bread, Sweet Bread