Description
This Luscious Lemon Zucchini Bread is moist, flavorful, and perfectly balanced with the refreshing zest of lemon. Packed with fresh zucchini and a hint of tangy yogurt or sour cream, it’s the perfect treat for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 cup shredded zucchini (excess moisture removed)
- ½ cup plain yogurt or sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, beat together the granulated sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, lemon juice, and lemon zest until well combined.
- Combine: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Stir in the shredded zucchini and yogurt (or sour cream) until evenly incorporated.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and enjoy!
Notes
- Make sure to remove excess moisture from the zucchini before adding it to the batter to ensure the bread isn’t too wet.
- If you prefer a sweeter bread, you can increase the sugar by 2 tablespoons.
- You can add a glaze made with powdered sugar and lemon juice for an extra touch of sweetness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Category: Bread / Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Lemon zucchini bread, moist zucchini bread, lemon bread, easy zucchini bread, homemade zucchini bread, lemon dessert