Description
A light and fluffy zucchini bread with a hint of lemon zest and juice, making it the perfect balance of sweet and citrusy. Great for breakfast, snacks, or a light dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 1/2 cups grated zucchini (about 1 medium zucchini)
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)
Instructions
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
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In a large bowl, beat the eggs, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until smooth and slightly fluffy, about 2 minutes.
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Add the vegetable oil (or melted butter), vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice to the wet ingredients and mix until combined.
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Gradually fold in the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
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Gently stir in the grated zucchini (you don’t need to squeeze out the moisture) and nuts, if using.
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Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
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Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few crumbs.
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Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- If desired, dust with powdered sugar before slicing and serving.
Notes
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If you want to make this recipe healthier, you can substitute half of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour and use less sugar.
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You can add a glaze made from powdered sugar and lemon juice for an extra touch of sweetness.
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This bread can be frozen for up to 3 months. Just wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and foil before freezing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
