Luscious Lemon Zucchini Bread: The Easy Delight You’ll Love
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A deliciously moist and tangy zucchini bread with a hint of lemon that is perfect for any occasion.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 cups grated zucchini
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a mixing bowl, beat together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs, vanilla, lemon extract, and lemon zest, mixing until combined.
- Gently fold in the grated zucchini.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- This bread freezes well, just wrap it tightly in plastic wrap.
- For added flavor, consider adding chopped walnuts or chocolate chips.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg