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-Preheat and Prep: Set your oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease and flour two 9×5-inch loaf pans.
2-Dry Ingredients: In one bowl, whisk 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 1 teaspoon baking powder.
3-Wet Mix: In a large bowl, rub 2 cups granulated sugar with zest of 2 large lemons until fragrant. Add 3 large eggs, 1 cup light olive oil, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, and 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract. Stir until smooth.
4-Combine: Gently mix dry into wet until just combined. Fold in 2 cups grated zucchini carefully.
5-Fill Pans: Divide batter evenly into the prepared pans. Smooth the tops.
6-Bake: Bake 60-65 minutes, until a tester inserted in the center comes out clean.
7-Cool: Cool in pans 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
8-Glaze: Whisk 2 cups powdered sugar with 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice. Drizzle over cooled loaves. Slice and enjoy!
Last Step:
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🥒 Don’t squeeze excess water from the grated zucchini – the natural moisture creates the signature moist texture
🍋 Rub the lemon zest into the sugar before mixing to release maximum essential oils for brighter flavor
⏰ Let the loaves cool completely before glazing to prevent the glaze from melting and running off
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cooling time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Quick Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 152mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg