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Lemon Poppy Seed Zucchini Bread


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  • Author: Lora
  • Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Yield: 1 loaf 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Lemon Poppy Seed Zucchini Bread is a moist and flavorful bread featuring bright lemon flavor, crunchy poppy seeds, and the goodness of zucchini.


Ingredients

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  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 tsp lemon zest (zest from 1 large lemon)
  • 3 Tbsp lemon juice (1 large lemon)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups lightly packed shredded zucchini
  • 3 Tbsp poppy seeds
  • FOR THE GLAZE: 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 Tbsp lemon juice, or a mixture of lemon juice and milk (or cream) to thin

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×5 loaf pan. Line with parchment paper for easy removal after baking.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, and sugar until well combined.
  3. Whisk in the baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Fold in the flour and mix just until everything is well incorporated and there are no dry pockets of flour left.
  5. Gently fold in the shredded zucchini and poppy seeds.
  6. Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan and smooth it out to fill the pan evenly. Bake for about 60-65 minutes until risen, golden on top, and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out without wet batter.
  7. Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before removing and allowing to cool fully on a baking rack.
  8. Once cool, make the glaze by whisking powdered sugar with lemon juice until pourable but still thick. Use all lemon juice for a tart glaze or a mixture of lemon juice and milk for a less tart glaze.
  9. Pour the glaze over the cooled bread and spread it over the top. Allow the glaze to harden before slicing.

Notes

  • Ensure your zucchini is well-drained to avoid excess moisture.
  • The glaze can be adjusted in tartness by modifying the amount of lemon juice.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 65 minutes
  • Category: Baking
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 210
  • Sugar: 14g
  • Sodium: 140mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 33g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg