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Lemon Zucchini Bread

A wonderfully moist and tender quick bread infused with fresh lemon and zucchini, capped with a luscious citrus glaze. Ideal for breakfast, midday refreshments, or a light dessert indulgence.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes

Ingredients

  • For the bread:
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 cups shredded zucchini
  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • Zest from 2 large lemons
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup light olive oil avoid extra-virgin for this recipe
  • For the lemon glaze:
  • 2 cups confectioners’ sugar
  • 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 325°F. Lightly grease and flour two 8-by-4-inch loaf pans, setting them aside once prepared.
  • In a separate large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. Reserve this dry blend.
  • In another mixing bowl, combine the granulated sugar and lemon zest, massaging them together with your fingertips until the mixture is aromatic.
  • Incorporate the eggs, olive oil, vanilla extract, and lemon juice into the lemon-sugar mixture, stirring thoroughly until the blend becomes smooth and uniform.
  • Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing until just incorporated. The resulting batter will be dense.
  • Fold in the shredded zucchini, ensuring even distribution throughout the batter. Divide the mixture evenly between the two prepared pans.
  • Bake for 60 to 65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of each loaf emerges clean.
  • Place the baked loaves on a wire rack to cool for 15 minutes while still in the pans. Run a knife around the edges to loosen, then gently remove the loaves from the pans and allow to cool fully on the rack.
  • To prepare the glaze, whisk the lemon juice into the powdered sugar in a small bowl until a smooth consistency is achieved.
  • Drizzle the glaze generously over the cooled loaves before slicing and serving.

Notes

This recipe yields two loaves.