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Lemon Poppy Seed Zucchini Bread

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A delightful and moist zucchini bread infused with bright lemon and crunchy poppy seeds, perfect for breakfast or as a light dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup grated zucchini
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your loaf pan.
  2. Grate your zucchini and squeeze to remove excess moisture.
  3. Combine all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, poppy seeds, and salt in a bowl.
  4. Whisk sugars, vegetable oil, eggs, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and lemon zest in another bowl.
  5. Fold in the grated zucchini into the wet mixture.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, folding gently to combine.
  7. Pour the batter into the greased loaf pan.
  8. Bake for 50-60 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Cool the bread in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Notes

Slice and serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy with butter or honey.

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