Ingredients
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 cups granulated sugar
Zest of 2 large lemons
3 large eggs
1 cup light olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups grated zucchini
2 cups powdered sugar
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Instructions
1-First, preheat your oven to 325ยฐF (163ยฐC) and grease and flour two 9ร5 inch loaf pans.
2-In a bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda.
3-In a large bowl, rub the granulated sugar and lemon zest together until fragrant, then add the eggs, light olive oil, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, and vanilla extract, stirring until smooth.
4-Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until combined, and fold in the grated zucchini.
5-Divide the batter evenly between the prepared loaf pans and bake for 60 to 65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
6-Allow the loaves to cool in the pans for about 15 minutes, then remove and let cool completely on a wire rack before drizzling with the glaze made by whisking together the powdered sugar and 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice.
Last Step:
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๐ฟ Use light olive oil or substitute with canola, vegetable, avocado, or coconut oil for a mild flavor.
๐ Do not skip the lemon glaze; it adds the perfect sweet finish.
โ๏ธ This bread freezes well and maintains quality when thawed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cooling Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 26 grams
- Sodium: 152 mg
- Fat: 9 grams
- Saturated Fat: 1.3 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 7.7 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 39 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 2 grams
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
