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Lemon Zucchini Bread with Lemon Glaze

This delicious lemon zucchini bread is such an interesting flavor combination, and so easy to make!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Additional Time20 minutes
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 cups of all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons of baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon of salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup of canola oil
  • 2/3 cup of sugar
  • 1/2 cup of buttermilk
  • Juice of 1 lemon or 2 tablespoons of lemon juice
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 cup of grated zucchini not peeled; about 1 small-to-medium zucchini
  • Lemon Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar NOTE, I used only about 1/3 cup; less sweet, healthier
  • Juice of 1 lemon or 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease (and flour, if you like to  do this) a 9×5″ loaf pan.
  • In a large bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
  • In a separate bowl, beat the eggs well, then add the eggs, oil, buttermilk, lemon juice, and lemon zest to the dry ingredients and stir everything together.
  • Finally, fold in the shredded zucchini until it becomes a messy batter (but don’t overmix!).
  • Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Obviously, you know your oven, so make sure to keep an eye on it.
  • Cool the loaf completely; you can tip it out onto a wire rack after 10 minutes if you like.
  • When it's mostly cool, make the glaze. In a small bowl, mix the powdered sugar and lemon juice until well blended, then spoon the glaze over the cooled loaf. Let the glaze set, then serve.

Notes

  • I wanted this to be more breakfast vs. dessert, so only used 1/3 cup of powdered sugar in the glaze rather than 1 cup
  • You could definitely substitute some whole wheat flour in here