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Lemon Zucchini Heaven Bread Recipe – Moist and Zesty

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This Lemon Zucchini Bread is a moist, zesty, and slightly sweet quick bread made with fresh zucchini and bright lemon flavor. It’s perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon snack and easy enough for beginner bakers.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cupsall-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoonbaking powder
  • ½ teaspoonbaking soda
  • ½ teaspoonsalt
  • 2large eggs
  • ½ cupvegetable oil
  • ¾ cupgranulated sugar
  • ½ cupbuttermilk
  • 1 teaspoonvanilla extract
  • 1 cupgrated zucchini
  • Zest of1lemon
  • Juice of1lemon
  • 1 cuppowdered sugar (for glaze)
  • 2 tablespoonslemon juice (for glaze)
  • Zest of1lemon (for glaze)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the eggs, vegetable oil, and granulated sugar until well combined and slightly thickened.
  4. Add the buttermilk, vanilla extract, grated zucchini, lemon zest, and lemon juice to the wet mixture and stir to combine.
  5. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring just until combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  7. Bake for 50–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest to make the glaze.
  10. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled bread and allow it to set before slicing and serving.

Notes

Use freshly grated zucchini and gently squeeze out excess moisture before mixing it into the batter.
To make it dairy-free, substitute buttermilk with almond milk and a teaspoon of vinegar.
For a gluten-free version, use a gluten-free all-purpose flour blend.
Substitute coconut oil for a subtle tropical flavor.
The bread tastes even better the next day as the flavors develop.

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