Homemade Lemon Zucchini Bread

Homemade lemon zucchini bread with lemon glaze is the perfect sweet and tangy treat. This easy recipe results in a moist, flavorful loaf perfect for any occasion. You will enjoy the fresh taste of lemon and zucchini in every bite.

Okay, let’s be honest for a minute. When I was a little kid, if you would have said “zucchini bread” I would have instantly refused to eat it. I mean, a green veggie in a dessert? Come on. But now that I’ve tasted it, I know that zucchini bread (especially with lemon and a lemon glaze) is a wonderful sweet treat. The zucchini doesn’t add much to the flavor, but it keeps this bread moist and delicious. Add in the lemon zest for the tang and the lemon glaze on top, and you have a delicious sweet treat. This hearty loaf is packed with moisture, flavor, and sweetness, making it the perfect dessert for any occasion.

Don’t let the fact that this is a bread recipe make it seem daunting. It is actually very simple to make! You will start by whisking together your dry ingredients, then, in a separate bowl, add in the eggs, sugar, and oil. You’ll mix it all together until it is light and fluffy. Next, you will add in the buttermilk (the secret ingredient to make this loaf extra moist and flavorful), lemon zest, and lemon juice, and mix until it’s completely added in. Your next step is to add in the dry ingredients and the shredded zucchini. That’s it for the batter! Pour it into a prepared loaf pan and let it bake. Once you pull your lemon zucchini loaf out of the oven, you’ll want to let it cool. While it is cooling, you can whip up your lemon glaze. All that you have to do for this is whip together powdered sugar and lemon juice. Once your lemon zucchini bread has cooled completely, just pour the glaze over the top and it is ready to go!

Why You’ll Love This Lemon Zucchini Bread with Lemon Glaze

This homemade lemon zucchini bread with lemon glaze is hearty, moist, flavorful, and delicious.

The zucchini and buttermilk help keep this sweet bread from drying out. 

This lemon zucchini bread recipe is very simple to make.

This recipe is full of refreshing flavor, making it a tasty option during the warmer months.

The lemon glaze adds a refreshing, tangy sweetness that complements the bread beautifully.

Ingredients For this Lemon Zucchini Bread Recipe

2 cups all-purpose flour

2 tsp. baking powder

1/2 tsp. salt

2 eggs

1 cup sugar

1/2 cup vegetable oil

1/2 cup buttermilk

zest of 1 lemon

juice of 1 lemon

1 cup shredded zucchini

Lemon Glaze Ingredients

juice of 1 lemon

1 cup powdered sugar

How to Make Easy Lemon Zucchini Bread

Step 1: Preheat oven to 350 degrees and spray a 9×5 loaf pan, set aside.

Step 2: In a medium size bowl whisk flour, baking powder, and salt until combined.

Step 3: In a large bowl beat eggs with a hand mixer for 30 seconds. Add in sugar and oil and continue beating for 1 minute or until light and fluffy.

Step 4: Add buttermilk, lemon zest, and lemon juice and beat until combined.

Step 5: Add dry ingredients and shredded zucchini to wet ingredients. Mix until just combined with a wooden spoon or spatula.

Step 6: Pour batter into prepared bread loaf pan. Bake in preheated oven for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted.

Step 7: Let cool before removing bread from pan.

Lemon Glaze

Step 1: In a medium size bowl whisk together powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth. Drizzle glaze over cooled bread and Enjoy!

What to Serve/Pair with this Lemon Zucchini Loaf

This dessert bread is perfect on its own! Add a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of ice cream for a little something extra. Have leftover lemons on hand and want to make another dessert? Try this tasty lemon cream fruit dip or these frosted lemon sour cream cookies. Wondering what to do with your extra zucchini before it goes bad? Try these healthy zucchini brownies.

Popular Substitutions & Additions

Whole wheat flour can be substituted for half or all of the all-purpose flour in this lemon zucchini bread recipe.

Want to add some extra crunch and flavor? Add chopped walnuts into this zucchini bread.

If you’re a chocolate lover like me, you can’t go wrong with adding some chocolate chips into this lemon zucchini loaf!

Storage & Leftovers

There are several ways that you can store leftover lemon zucchini bread. If you would like to store it at room temperature, make sure that it is tightly wrapped in saran wrap and in an air-tight container where it will last for up to 3 days. Stored the same way in the refrigerator, it will last for up to one week.

Easy Lemon Zucchini Bread FAQs

Can I freeze Zucchini Bread with Lemon Glaze?

Sure! Make sure that your loaf is in a sealed, freezer safe container, and it can be frozen for up to 3 months.

Do I need to peel my zucchini before shredding it?

Nope! You do not have to peel your zucchini before you shred it.

Do I have to put the glaze on top?

No, you can leave the glaze off if you don’t want the added sweetness on top. The loaf is still super tasty without it!

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• Simple Cranberry Bread with Glaze & Canned Cranberries
• Lemon Blueberry Bread
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