Love lemon loaf? You will LOVE this lemon loaf with zucchini – and so will your wedding guests! Mini-loaves make perfect wedding favors.
If you peel the zucchini for this recipe, no one will know there is zucchini in the loaf. (I fed it to my kids, who scowl at me when I try to feed them anything with zucchini and they devoured it.)
This recipe comes from crafty Marj, my mother-in-law’s good friend. She’s always busy making something crafty and fun, and she’s a follower of this blog (hi Marj!) so I just had to give credit where credit is due!
After last week’s kitchen disaster, I was so happy that these mini loaves turned out perfectly. I have about 8 million zucchini in my garden, and I’ve been looking for ways to take full advantage of their abundance.
When you’re done making these, why not make some Blueberry Zucchini Bread ? It’s just as delish!!
Lemon Loaf with Zucchini Recipe
Ingredients
4 cups flour
4 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
2 eggs
1 cup canola oil
1 cup milk
4 tbsp. lemon juice
zest of two lemons
1 1/4 cup white sugar
2 cups grated zucchini (I also peeled mine, but this is optional.)
In large bowl mix dry ingredients. Make a well.
Beat eggs in a separate bowl. Add oil, sugar, milk, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Mix well.
Add zucchini.
Stir into dry ingredients only until moist.
Pour into six 4.5″ x 2.5″ loaf pans and smooth top.
Bake at 350 degrees for approximately 35 mins. (You can also use two regular size loaf pans and bake at 350 degrees for approx. 1 hr. and 10 min.)
If you are giving these as favors, you can wrap the middle with parchment paper and cover parchment with paper of your choice. Wrap with jute, raffia or ribbon.
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Made these yesterday for a Bridal Tea at the inn this comiing weekend..really delish! I suggest NOT removing the skin on the zucchini...the flecks of green add to the adorableness of this tasty treat! Thanks for the recipe Christina...its a keeper!
Glad it turned out for you Donna! I probably would have left the skin on too, if it wasn't for my two girls who wouldn't have eaten it with green flecks:)
I love that this project involves all the wonderful elements of a good DIY. Doable task, recycled items, recipe of love! Yummmm...
These sound delicious! Can't wait to try it! Do you know how much this recipe would make in regular size loaf pans?
Sorry Becky, I'm really not sure.
I'm curious about how long to bake if making a regular loaf size? I don't have a mini loaf pan. Looks delish, can't wait to make!
You can use two regular size loaf pans and bake at 350 for approx. 1 hr. & 10 min.
So TASTY! I haven't tried the finished product, but the batter is SUPER delish:) Can't wait until I have more zucchini from the garden to make more...I can't decide if I want to share or keep it for myself!
Thanks for your comment Jen! I'm sure you will love the finished product:)
Can you tell me where I would get decorative parchment like this??
When making zucchini bread - in a separate bowl add your sugar over your shredded zucchini and mix. Then add to the other ingredients. It gives the bread a better taste and a moister texture.
Thanks for the tip, Deb!
I got the paper for wrapping the bread at my local craft store in the scrapbooking section.
This looks soooo good, but I would like to dial back on the sugar. Do you think I could lose about 1/2 cup? I do not use sugar substitutes of ANY variety.
Give it a try Laurie. Let me know how it turns out.
Looks amazing. Going to try it. Thanks Lisa.
This bread was delicious: light, tasty, and so golden delicious. I made it into square muffins and used olive oil since that's all I had on hand. Thanks for the lovely recipe.
Glad you liked it April! Thanks for leaving a comment.
I was searching for something to do with zucchini and I am so happy I ran across this on Pinterest! Smells heavenly baking! Thanks so much for sharing!
Glad you tried it out, Erica! It is delish!
I'm not much of a baker but would love to try this recipe. It sounds yummy and would make lovely hostess gifts. Do the loaf pans need to be greased or prepared in any way prior to adding the batter? Thanks.
EJ, you should grease the pans.