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Ultimate Moist Lemon Zucchini Bread with Zesty Glaze

A close-up of a freshly baked loaf of lemon zucchini bread, drizzled with white glaze and topped with zest.
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This recipe yields a very moist and tangy quick bread using fresh summer zucchini, topped with a bright lemon glaze.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 2 cups grated zucchini, squeezed dry
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (for glaze)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a standard 9×5 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk the granulated sugar and brown sugar with the eggs until combined.
  4. Whisk in the vegetable oil, Greek yogurt, lemon zest, vanilla extract, and 1/4 cup lemon juice into the sugar mixture until smooth.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Fold in the squeezed, grated zucchini gently with a spatula.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  8. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the bread cool in the pan for 15 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. While the bread cools, prepare the glaze: Whisk together the powdered sugar and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice until smooth.
  11. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled bread before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Squeeze excess moisture from the grated zucchini using a clean kitchen towel or paper towels for the best texture.
  • Use fresh lemon zest and juice for the brightest flavor in both the bread and the glaze.
  • If you prefer a less sweet bread, reduce the granulated sugar by 1/4 cup.

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