Blueberry Zucchini Bread with a Lemon Glaze
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Blueberry Zucchini Bread with a Lemon Glaze
Description
This recipe builds a rich batter by blending eggs, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and granulated sugar before folding in shredded zucchini and all-purpose flour combined with leavening agents and salt. Fresh blueberries are gently folded in last to avoid breaking and to distribute evenly throughout the batter. Baking at 350°F for about 50 minutes cooks the loaf thoroughly while maintaining moisture from the zucchini and fruit.
The finished bread has a soft texture with pockets of juicy blueberries and subtle vegetal notes from the zucchini, balanced by the sweetness of sugar. After cooling, it is drizzled with a lemon glaze made from powdered sugar, lemon juice, and heavy cream, which provides a tart contrast and adds moisture on the crust.
Serving this bread for breakfast or alongside tea works well, as the lemon glaze complements the mild flavors. The recipe is versatile for using mini or standard loaf pans as preferred.
Ingredients
- 3 egg large
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 ¼ cups granulated sugar
- 2 cups zucchini shredded
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 pint blueberries fresh
Lemon glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease 2 large loaf pans or 4 mini loaf pans. (I did 1 large loaf and 3 small.)
- In a large bowl, beat together 3 large eggs, 1 cup vegetable oil, 1 tablespoon vanilla extract, and 2 ¼ cups granulated sugar. Fold in 2 cups shredded zucchini. Beat in 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and ¼ teaspoon baking soda. Gently fold in 1 pint fresh blueberries. Pour into the prepared loaf pans.
- Bake for 50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 20 minutes and transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
To make the lemon glaze:
- Whisk together 1 cup powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream. Drizzle on top of cooled bread.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12slices
Amount Per Serving
Calories 363 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 363kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 78g | 26% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 43mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 236mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 167mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 52g | 104% |
| Vitamin A | 140IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 31mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5
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