Description
A delightful bread that combines the zesty flavor of lemon with the moistness of zucchini, perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup grated zucchini
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, incorporating fully before adding the next.
- Stir in the lemon juice and lemon zest.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently.
- Fold in the grated zucchini carefully.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Grate zucchini right before use to prevent excess moisture. You can customize by adding nuts or chocolate chips.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: zucchini bread, lemon bread, dessert, baking, vegetarian