Lemon Zucchini Bread: A Moist and Flavorful Twist on Tradition
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A delightful blend of lemon and zucchini that adds a refreshing twist to traditional bread.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup grated zucchini
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the grated zucchini, sugar, and melted butter.
- Beat in the eggs, vanilla extract, lemon extract, and lemon zest.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and baking powder.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can mix in nuts or chocolate chips.
- Serve with a drizzle of lemon glaze for extra sweetness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg