Luscious Lemon Zucchini Bread: The Best Zesty Loaf Recipe
Enjoy the delightful taste of Luscious Lemon Zucchini Bread, a perfect balance of zesty lemon and moist zucchini in every slice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf 1x
- Category: Breads
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups shredded zucchini
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, mix shredded zucchini, eggs, oil, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let the loaf cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding poppy seeds to the batter.
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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