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Lemon Zucchini Bread

Lemon Zucchini Bread

Craving something special? Try this scrumptious Lemon Zucchini Bread! This easy weeknight recipe combines moist zucchini with zesty lemon flavors, creating a delightful treat you'll want to make again and again. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups shredded zucchini
  • ½ cup Powdered Sugar
  • 1-2 tablespoons Lemon Juice

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Frying Pan
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease an 8×4-inch or 9×5-inch loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray or butter.
  2. Add oil, both sugars, eggs, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract to a large bowl. Stir until smooth.
  3. Mix in baking soda, baking powder and salt.
  4. Stir in flour, mixture will be thick. Add zucchini and stir until combined – mixture will get looser and more pourable after stirring in zucchini.
  5. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake 50-60 minutes (9×5-inch pan) or 55-65 minutes (8×4-inch) pan, or until a toothpick comes out clean from the center of the loaf.
  6. Cool before adding glaze.
  7. To make glaze: whisk powdered sugar and 1 tablespoon lemon juice, adding more as needed for desired consistency. Drizzle over bread.
  8. Store covered for up to 2 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

Notes

  • Be sure to shred your own zucchini: Use the large holes of a box grater. Do not drain or squeeze liquid out of the zucchini – you need the moisture to keep the bread moist.
  • Sugar Variations: I like the mix of brown and granulated but you can omit the brown sugar and use 1 cup granulated if you prefer.
  • Pan Size: The 8×4-inch loaf will bake more domed, while the 9×5-inch pan will be flatter.