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Moist Lemon Glazed Zucchini Bread Recipe with Poppy Seeds

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A moist and flavorful zucchini bread brightened with lemon zest and juice, topped with a tangy lemon glaze and crunchy poppy seeds. Perfect for an easy homemade treat that feels special.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • ½ cup (120ml) vegetable oil (avocado oil recommended)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1½ cups grated zucchini (about 2 medium zucchinis), squeezed lightly
  • Zest of 2 lemons
  • ¼ cup (60ml) fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
  • For the lemon glaze:
  • 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with butter or non-stick spray and line with parchment paper.
  2. Grate zucchini and squeeze gently to remove excess moisture. Set aside.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and poppy seeds.
  4. In a large bowl, whisk sugar and vegetable oil until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  5. Stir in vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
  6. Fold grated zucchini into wet ingredients gently.
  7. Slowly add dry ingredients to wet mixture, folding until just combined. Do not overmix.
  8. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  9. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  10. While baking, whisk powdered sugar and lemon juice in a small bowl until smooth and pourable.
  11. Let bread cool in pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.
  12. While bread is still slightly warm, drizzle lemon glaze generously over the top and let it soak in.
  13. Allow bread to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

If the top browns too fast, tent with foil halfway through baking. Do not overmix the batter to keep bread tender. Add lemon glaze while bread is warm for best absorption. Squeeze zucchini moisture but keep it slightly moist to avoid sogginess. For a softer crust, use melted butter instead of oil but oil keeps bread moister longer.

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Keywords: zucchini bread, lemon glazed bread, poppy seeds, moist zucchini bread, easy homemade treats, lemon zucchini bread

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