Description
This Glazed Lemon Zucchini Bread is a delightful treat that blends the sweetness of sugar with the zesty brightness of lemon and the moistness of zucchini. It’s perfect for breakfast or as a snack, showcasing simple ingredients and easy preparation that anyone can master.
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. Spray a bread pan with non-stick spray and set it aside.
- In a small bowl, combine the flour, salt, baking soda, and baking powder, whisking them together.
- In a larger bowl, mix the sugar and lemon zest. Add eggs, oil, and 1 1/2 tsp lemon juice, blending until smooth.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until well combined.
- Carefully fold in the grated zucchini to the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared bread pan and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the bread to rest in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the icing, whisk together the powdered sugar and 4 tsp lemon juice in a small bowl until smooth, then drizzle over the cooled bread.
Notes
For added flavor, you can use freshly grated lemon zest.
Ensure the zucchini is well-drained to avoid excess moisture in the bread.
This bread can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg