Lemon Poppy Seed Zucchini Bread
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Lemon Poppy Seed Zucchini Bread
Description
This bread starts by mixing sugar, eggs, oil, and vanilla, then incorporating grated zucchini, lemon juice and zest, plus poppy seeds for texture and flavor. Dry ingredients including flour, cornstarch, baking powder and soda, and salt are stirred in until just combined to maintain a tender crumb. The batter is divided between loaf pans and baked until a toothpick comes out clean, ensuring a moist but fully cooked interior.
The lemon glaze, made from powdered sugar and lemon juice, is spread over the loaves after cooling to add a thin sweet and tangy layer. The poppy seeds add occasional crunch and subtle nutty notes while the zucchini keeps the bread moist. This bread offers a refreshing citrus sweetness balanced by its soft texture and the heartiness of grated vegetables.
Serving the bread sliced works well for breakfast, snacking, or tea time. Cool completely before glazing to prevent melting the topping. The recipe yields two standard-size loaves, suitable for sharing or storing.
Ingredients
Bread
- 2 cups granulated sugar 400g
- 3 egg large
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract pure
- 2 1/2 cups zucchini grated
- 3 Tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 2 Tablespoons lemon zest
- 2 Tablespoons poppy seeds
- 3 1/3 cups all-purpose flour 416g
- 2 Tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon table salt
Glaze
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1-2 Tablespoons lemon juice
- lemon extra zest for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 8x4-inch loaf pans or 4 smaller pans.
- Whisk the sugar, eggs, oil, and vanilla together in a large bowl.
- Stir in the grated zucchini, lemon juice, lemon zest, and poppy seeds.
- Stir in the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, and salt, just until combined. Divide evenly between the two loaf pans.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaves comes out clean.
- Cool for 20 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely.
- Whisk the powdered sugar with enough lemon juice to make a thin icing. Spread over the top of the loaves, then let set before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 24slices
Amount Per Serving
Calories 267 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 267kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 41g | 14% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 179mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 70mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 27g | 54% |
| Vitamin A | 56IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 34mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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