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Best Lemon Zucchini Bread Recipe

Best Lemon Zucchini Bread Recipe

5.1 from 19 reviews

This Best Lemon Zucchini Bread recipe is a delightful combination of bright citrus flavors and moist zucchini, topped with a tangy lemon glaze. Perfect for breakfast, snacking, or gifting!

Ingredients

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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 Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray the loaf pans with cooking spray.
  2. Step 2: Mix the Dry Ingredients Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Set aside.
  3. Step 3: Prepare the Wet Ingredients Beat eggs, sugar, oil, buttermilk, lemon zest, and lemon juice until combined.
  4. Step 4: Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients with Zucchini Fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients, then add shredded zucchini.
  5. Step 5: Transfer Batter and Bake Divide batter into pans and bake until done.
  6. Step 6: Cool the Loaves Let the loaves cool in pans before transferring to a wire rack.
  7. Step 7: Make and Drizzle Lemon Glaze Whisk confectioners’ sugar and lemon juice for the glaze. Drizzle over cooled loaves.

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Keywords: Lemon Zucchini Bread, Citrus Bread Recipe, Easy Zucchini Loaf, Lemon Glazed Bread