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Best Lemon Zucchini Bread Recipe

Best Lemon Zucchini Bread Recipe
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4.8 from 16 reviews

This Best Lemon Zucchini Bread recipe is a delightful combination of tangy lemon flavor and moist zucchini, topped with a sweet lemon glaze. Perfect for brunch, 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 your oven to 350℉ (175℃). Spray four mini loaf pans (6″x 3½”) well with cooking spray to ensure the loaves release easily after baking. Alternatively, you can use a single large loaf pan (9″x 5″) if you prefer. I find the mini loaves bake up with a nice, tender crumb and are perfect for gifting.

  2. Step 2: Mix the Dry Ingredients

    In a small bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and fine salt until fully combined. Set aside while you prepare the wet ingredients. This step ensures the leaveners and salt are distributed evenly in the batter.

  3. Step 3: Prepare the Wet Ingredients

    In a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the eggs, sugar, oil, buttermilk, lemon zest, and lemon juice until well combined. Avoid overmixing.

  4. Step 4: Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients with Zucchini

    Combine the wet and dry ingredients, along with shredded zucchini, folding gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

  5. Step 5: Transfer Batter and Bake

    Divide the batter among loaf pans and bake until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool slightly before removing from pans.

  6. Step 6: Cool the Loaves

    Allow the loaves to cool before glazing.

  7. Step 7: Make and Drizzle Lemon Glaze

    Whisk together confectioners’ sugar and lemon juice for the glaze. Drizzle over cooled loaves.

Notes

  • For a more intense lemon flavor, add more zest to the batter.
  • You can add chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans for additional texture.
  • Store the bread in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.

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Keywords: Lemon Zucchini Bread, Lemon Bread Recipe, Zucchini Loaf, Lemon Glaze, Moist Bread Recipe

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