Description
A moist and flavorful bread combining the freshness of zucchini with the tangy taste of lemon.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups grated zucchini
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk oil, sugar, eggs, vanilla, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
- Fold in grated zucchini.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the bread tender.
- For extra flavor, add a lemon glaze after baking.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
