How to Make Lemon Poppy Seed Zucchini Bread - A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you a fan of quick breads? If so, you're in for a real treat with this delightful and flavorful Lemon Poppy Seed Zucchini Bread recipe. This unique twist on classic zucchini bread incorporates the bright and refreshing flavors of lemon and the delightful crunch of poppy seeds. It's a perfect way to use up all that zucchini from your garden or local market, and it's a great way to satisfy your sweet tooth without feeling guilty.

This Lemon Poppy Seed Zucchini Bread is moist, tender...

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Ingredients

  • 3 eggs
  • 2 cups shredded zucchini
  • 1 ⅔ cups white sugar
  • ¾ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons lemon extract
  • 2 teaspoons poppy seeds
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 2 9x5-inch loaf pans

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour two 9x5-inch loaf pans.
  • Beat eggs in a large bowl. Add zucchini, sugar, oil, lemon extract, and poppy seeds; stir to combine. Add flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt; mix thoroughly. Pour batter into the prepared pans.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center of the loaf comes out clean, about 1 hour.
  • Nutrition

    181 cal.

    • Total Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 21mg
    • Sodium: 188mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 26g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 14g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Calcium: 27mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 27mg