🍋 Lemon Zucchini Heaven Bread — Moist & Zesty Delight 🥒✨
Ultra-moist, tender, and bursting with bright lemon flavor. Perfect for breakfast, tea time, or a light dessert!
🛒 Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
-
1½ cups (190 g) all-purpose flour
-
½ tsp baking powder
-
½ tsp baking soda
-
¼ tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
-
2 large eggs 🥚
-
¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
-
⅓ cup (80 ml) vegetable oil (or melted butter)
-
¼ cup (60 ml) fresh lemon juice 🍋
-
1 tbsp lemon zest
-
1 tsp vanilla extract
Add-ins
-
1 cup finely grated zucchini (squeezed dry) 🥒
🍋 Optional Lemon Glaze
-
½ cup powdered sugar
-
1–2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
👩🍳 Instructions
-
🔥 Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease or line a loaf pan (8×4 or 9×5 inch).
-
🥣 In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
-
🍯 In another bowl, beat eggs and sugar until slightly pale and smooth.
-
🫒 Add oil, lemon juice, zest, and vanilla. Mix well.
-
🥒 Stir in the grated zucchini (make sure excess water is squeezed out).
-
🥄 Gently fold dry ingredients into wet mixture just until combined. Do not overmix.
-
🧁 Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.
-
⏱️ Bake for 45–55 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
-
❄️ Cool in pan 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Optional: Drizzle lemon glaze over cooled bread for extra zing ✨
🌟 Q & A
❓ Why squeeze the zucchini?
👉 Zucchini holds lots of water. Removing excess moisture prevents soggy or dense bread.
❓ Can I taste the zucchini?
👉 Not really 😊 It mostly adds moisture and softness, not a strong flavor.
❓ Can I reduce the sugar?
👉 Yes. Reduce to ½ cup for a less sweet loaf, but texture may be slightly less tender.
❓ Can I make it eggless?
👉 Yes. Replace each egg with:
➡️ ¼ cup yogurt OR
➡️ 1 tbsp flaxseed + 3 tbsp water (rest 5 min)
❓ How do I make it extra lemony?
👉 Add more zest or brush warm bread with lemon syrup (lemon juice + sugar heated together).
❓ How should I store it?
-
Room temp: 2–3 days (airtight)
-
Fridge: up to 1 week ❄️
-
Freezer: up to 2 months 🧊
❓ Can I make muffins instead?
👉 Yes! Bake at 175°C (350°F) for 18–25 minutes.
❓ Why did my bread sink in the middle?
👉 Usually from underbaking, too much moisture, or opening the oven early.