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Zucchini Bread Lemon Glaze

Moist Zucchini Bread with Sweet Lemon Glaze Bliss

Delight in this Ultra Moist Zucchini Bread with Sweet Lemon Glaze, a quick and easy dessert bursting with citrusy goodness.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bread
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour No substitutions needed unless gluten-free
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Ensure freshness
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavors
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Optional but recommended
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg Optional but adds flavor
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Can substitute with brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil or Melted Butter Applesauce can be a lighter substitute
  • 2 large Eggs Flax eggs for vegan option
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Use pure for best flavor
  • 1/4 cup Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed is ideal
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest Fresh enhances flavor
  • 1 medium Zucchini Grated and excess moisture squeezed out
For the Sweet Lemon Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Essential for glaze
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice or Milk Freshly squeezed for zing; milk for creaminess

Equipment

  • 9x5 inch loaf pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  3. In a separate bowl, blend the sugar, oil/butter, eggs, vanilla, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
  5. Fold in the grated zucchini.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  7. Bake for 50-60 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
  8. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  9. Whisk together the powdered sugar and lemon juice or milk to make the glaze.
  10. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled bread and let it set before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Always squeeze zucchini to prevent sogginess and allow proper cooling for the best texture.

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