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Lemon Zucchini Bread Recipe

Lemon Zucchini Bread Recipe

This delightful lemon zucchini bread is light and perfectly balanced, without being overly sweet. I used to think my mom made the best zucchini bread, but the addition of lemon zest takes it to a whole new level!
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Lemon Zucchini Bread Recipe
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Additional Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 10 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest
  • 1 ½ cups shredded zucchini
  • ¾ cup white sugar
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 pc large egg

Instructions

  • Begin by assembling all the ingredients for easy access.
  • Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and grease an 8x4-inch loaf pan thoroughly to ensure easy release.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded zucchini, white sugar, vegetable oil, and egg. Beat until well mixed.
  • In another bowl, sift together the flour, salt, baking soda, and baking powder. Add the ground cinnamon and lemon zest to this dry mixture, stirring to combine evenly.
  • Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet zucchini mixture, mixing until just incorporated. Be careful not to overmix to keep the bread light.
  • Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for about 45 minutes, or until a knife inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.
  • Remove from the oven and let the bread cool in the pan for approximately 10 minutes. Then, turn it out onto a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.