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Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 3 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 cups grated zucchini (about 2 medium zucchinis)
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- For the Glaze (optional): 1 cup powdered sugar, 2-3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
- In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Gradually beat in the vegetable oil, milk, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Stir in the lemon zest and lemon juice.
- Add the grated zucchini and chopped nuts (if using) to the wet ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- If making the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled bread.
Notes
- Ensure your zucchini is well-drained after grating to prevent excess moisture in the bread.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute a gluten-free all-purpose flour blend.
- You can add a handful of blueberries or chocolate chips for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg