Description
This Luscious Lemon Zucchini Bread is a delightful twist on the classic zucchini bread, with a bright, fresh lemon flavor that makes it perfect for any occasion. It’s moist, fluffy, and packed with citrusy goodness!
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 your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat together the sugar and eggs until light and fluffy.
- Add the vegetable oil, lemon juice, and lemon zest, and continue mixing until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in the shredded zucchini and yogurt (or sour cream) until evenly distributed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Slice and enjoy the delicious, zesty loaf!
Notes
- Be sure to remove excess moisture from the zucchini before adding it to the batter to prevent the bread from becoming too wet.
- You can use sour cream or plain yogurt for a slightly different texture, but both will add moisture and richness to the bread.
- If you want a stronger lemon flavor, you can increase the amount of lemon juice and zest.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55-60 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American