Description
Lemon Raspberry Zucchini Bread with Lemon Glaze is a delightful and moist quick bread that combines the freshness of zucchini and raspberries with a zesty lemon glaze.
Ingredients
- 2 cups grated zucchini (about 2 medium zucchinis)
- 1 cup fresh raspberries (or frozen, thawed and drained)
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons lemon juice (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the grated zucchini, raspberries, and lemon zest. Gently fold in the raspberries to avoid breaking them.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- In a separate mixing bowl, blend the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vegetable oil until well combined. Add the eggs, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and mix until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix. Gently fold in the zucchini and raspberry mixture until evenly distributed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar and 1-2 tablespoons of lemon juice until smooth. Adjust the consistency by adding more lemon juice if needed.
- Drizzle the glaze over the cooled bread and let it set for about 15 minutes before slicing.
Notes
- For a nutty flavor, add ½ cup of chopped walnuts or pecans to the batter.
- Substitute half of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour for a healthier option.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg