Luscious Lemon Zucchini Bread with Irresistible Glaze Recipe
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Author:souzanfood
Total Time:1 hour 15 minutes
Yield:1 loaf 1x
Description
Indulge in Luscious Lemon Zucchini Bread with an Irresistible Glaze Perfect recipe for a moist flavorful treat that delights 154 chars
Ingredients
Scale
1 ½ cups grated zucchini (about 1 medium-sized zucchini)
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs, at room temperature
⅓ cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon zest
For the Lemon Glaze:
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
Instructions
1. Prepare the Zucchini: Start by washing the zucchini thoroughly. Grate it using a box grater or food processor. You don’t need to peel it; the skin adds color and nutrients!
2. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). While the oven heats up, grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
3. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Whisk together until well combined, then set aside.
4. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and lemon zest until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
5. Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Be careful not to overmix; stir just until the flour is incorporated.
6. Add Zucchini: Fold in the grated zucchini until evenly distributed throughout the batter. You’ll notice that it’s a thick batter, and that’s perfectly fine!
7. Bake the Bread: Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Bake in the preheated oven for about 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Cool the Bread: Once baked, remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Carefully transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Prepare the Glaze: While the bread cools, mix the powdered sugar with the lemon juice in a small bowl until smooth. Adjust the consistency as needed by adding more sugar or lemon juice.
10. Glaze the Bread: Once the bread has cooled completely, drizzle the lemon glaze over the top. Allow it to set for a few minutes before slicing.
