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Lemon Zucchini Bread
5 from 8 votes

Lemon Zucchini Bread

If you are trying to sneak zucchini into everything you are making this time of year, this Lemon Zucchini Bread is for you. It is smooth, moist, and lemony!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 266 kcal
Course: Bread
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 cups flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 egg
  • 1/2 cup canola oil
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 2 Tbsp lemon juice
  • lemon zest of 1
  • 1 cup zucchini grated
For Glaze:
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • 2 Tbsp half and half as needed to thin glaze

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour a 9x5 loaf pan - or use nonstick spray.Blend flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
  2. Beat 2 eggs in another large bowl then add oil and sugar. Blend well.
  3. Stir in buttermilk, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
  4. Fold in the zucchini until well coated.
  5. Combine the wet and dry ingredients. Fold together until well blended, but do not over mix.
  6. Pour the batter evenly into loaf pan.
  7. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes then remove to cooling rack.
  8. When cooled, spread glaze over the top of the bread.
For Glaze:
  1. Mix powdered sugar, lemon juice, and half and half with a fork until smooth and sugar is dissolved. Add half and half as needed to thicken glaze.
  2. Drizzle over cooled loaf.
  3. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information

Calories 266kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 39g (13%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 29mg (10%) Sodium 121mg (5%) Potassium 173mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 22g (44%) Vitamin A 86IU (2%) Vitamin C 8mg (9%) Calcium 61mg (6%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 266

% Daily Value*

Calories 266kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 39g 13%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 29mg 10%
Sodium 121mg 5%
Potassium 173mg 4%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 22g 44%
Vitamin A 86IU 2%
Vitamin C 8mg 9%
Calcium 61mg 6%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.