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Glazed Zucchini Bread

1 hour 10 minutes
zucchini
Posted:11/30/21
Updated:11/30/21
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Learn how to make the BEST Glazed Zucchini Bread! Dressed in a sweet and citrusy lemon glaze, this ultra-moist and flavorful quick bread is delicious for breakfast, lunch, or dessert.

loaf of zucchini bread with sugar glaze on top of it.

Zucchini bread with lemon glaze recipe

Do you grow zucchini in your garden? If you do, you probably have a lot leftover (tip: freeze zucchini!) towards the end of the summer and early fall. This easy Glazed Zucchini Bread recipe is my go-to when I have an abundance of zucchini. Not to mention, it’s a great way to sneak green veggies into kid-friendly treats! 

Fresh zucchini adds a layer of moisture to homemade bread, making this an incredibly tender, soft, and fluffy quick bread that DOESN’T taste like vegetables. A touch of lemon juice in the batter enhances the vibrant flavors and the green speckles throughout the slices are just divine! With the simple lemon glaze on top, every bite is perfectly sweet and bright.

closeup of zucchini bread with sugar glaze on it.

Glazed lemon zucchini bread is a foolproof recipe and only requires about 10 minutes of hands-on work. After about an hour in the oven, you’ll have two loaves of soft and moist homemade zucchini bread that will knock your socks off!

If you’re looking for more ways to use up more of your leftover zucchini, try these Chocolate Chip Zucchini Cookies and Shredded Zucchini Tots.

How to make glazed zucchini bread

Zucchini bread is perfect for breakfast and dessert, as well as potlucks and holiday gifting. The lemon glaze on top can be used for almost anything, from Christmas cookies to baked donuts! This glazed bread is incredibly easy and ready after a few simple steps: 

In a large bowl, add the eggs, oil, and sugar. Beat them together before adding the shredded zucchini, vanilla, and lemon juice. Continue beating until incorporated.  Tip: Make sure to drain the zucchini, you can do this by putting it in a strainer and pressing down on it with your hand.

Stir the flour, baking soda, salt, and baking powder together in a separate bowl. 

Combine the dry mixture with the wet and stir until everything comes together.

Pour the batter into two prepared loaf pans and bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Make the lemon glaze by stirring the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and milk together in a bowl.

Let the zucchini loaves cool completely before pouring the glaze over top and letting it drizzle down the sides. Once the glaze has set, slice up the bread and dig in!

fluffy zucchini bread with sugar lemon glaze on top of it.

Zucchini bread variations

Do you like a bit of texture in your zucchini bread? Try folding any of these yummy ingredients into your bread batter before baking:

  • Nuts: Chopped walnuts, almonds, pecans, and macadamia nuts are great options. 
  • Chocolate: You can use chocolate chips or chocolate chunks. White chocolate chips would also be good here.
  • Dried fruit: Cranberries, dates, raises, berries …the options are endless. 
  • Lemon zest: For an extra burst of citrusy flavor. 
over head shot of sugar glaze on zucchini bread.

Frequently asked questions

Why is my zucchini bread soggy?

The most common issue when making zucchini bread is when it turns out dense and soggy. To avoid this, you absolutely MUST remove as much of the moisture from the shredded zucchini as possible by patting it dry with paper towels and squeezing out the excess liquid.

Do you peel a zucchini before grating?

Zucchini skins are practically paper-thin and flavorless, so it’s up to you whether you peel it or not before grating. I love the green speckles the zucchini adds to this bread and, of course, the added nutrients.

Can I make this zucchini bread recipe into muffins?

You can! I recommend making the zucchini bread batter as written and baking it in lined muffin tins at 350ºF for 18 to 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean. 

How do you store zucchini bread?

To store, allow the bread to cool completely before keeping it in an airtight container or wrapped tightly in plastic wrap at room temperature for 4 to 5 days. 

Can you freeze zucchini bread?

To freeze, wrap either the whole loaf or individual slices in a couple of layers of plastic wrap and a layer of aluminum foil, inside a freezer bag and freeze for 3 to 4 months. 

plate wtih slice of zucchini bread on it.

More healthy quick breads you’ll love

  • Cucumber Bread
  • Cinnamon Swirl Bread
  • Homemade Carrot Bread
  • Amish Cinnamon Bread
  • No Butter Banana Bread

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Learn how to make the BEST Glazed Zucchini Bread! Dressed in a sweet and citrusy lemon glaze, this ultra-moist and flavorful quick bread is delicious for breakfast, lunch, or dessert.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
serves 24

Ingredients

For bread

  • 3 eggs beaten
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2 cups zucchini grated
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 3 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking power

For glaze

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1-2 teaspoons lemon juice depending on your taste
  • 1 tablespoon milk

Instructions

For the bread

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease two loaf pans.
  • In a large mixing bowl beat together eggs, oil and sugar. Add in grated zucchini, vanilla and lemon juice and keep mixing. Tip: Make sure to drain the zucchini, you can do this by putting it in a strainer and pressing down on it with your hand removing as much water as possible.
  • In a another bowl mix flour, baking soda, salt and baking powder. Add flour mixture into the mixing bowl with wet ingredients. Mix until everything is combined.
  • Pour mixture into loaf pants, dividing equally.
  • Bake for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Remove from oven and allow to cool for 15 minutes before removing from loaf pans.

For the glaze

  • Mix powdered sugar, lemon juice and milk together in a bowl until a sugar glaze forms. Use 1-2 tablespoons of lemon juice, depending on how "lemony" you want it to taste.
  • Pour sugar glaze on top of the zucchini bread, allowing it to drizzle over the sides. Once the glaze has set, slice up the bread and enjoy!

Notes

This makes 2 loaves of zucchini bread.  If you only want to make 1 loaf, divide the recipe in half. 

Nutrition Information:

Calories: 225kcal (11%)
Course:Dessert
Cuisine:American
Keyword:glazed zucchini bread
Did you make this?I love seeing what you’ve made! Tag me on Instagram at @BrooklynFarmGirl and don’t forget to leave a comment & rating below.

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  1. Laura Dembowski says

    October 3, 2013 at 1:17 pm

    I’m glad this food swap is going better for you. Zucchini bread is always a winner.

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      October 3, 2013 at 6:10 pm

      Agreed! YUM!

      Reply
  2. Emma @ Fork and Good says

    October 2, 2013 at 4:07 am

    the packaging does look amazing! Ahhh yum baking friends sounds awesome. FOOD IN THE POST!?

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      October 2, 2013 at 12:17 pm

      Is there a better package than that?! YUM!

      Reply
  3. Yvonne @ bitter baker says

    October 1, 2013 at 11:33 pm

    I’ve never had zucchini bread, but I feel like it’s time to change that. Love the addition of lemon!

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      October 2, 2013 at 12:16 pm

      The lemon is such a great addition, for me it really makes this bread special!

      Reply
  4. Shanna says

    October 1, 2013 at 1:00 pm

    Thanks so much for all your kind words about my zucchini bread and the packaging. It was so fun for me to do for you! Like you, I know what it’s like to be disappointed in swaps, so I wanted to make it extra special. I think you’re absolutely great and I love your blog. I’m your newest fan. (p.s. I’m envious of your wonderful garden!)

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      October 1, 2013 at 6:30 pm

      Shanna, thanks again for all the delicious smiles you caused!

      Reply
  5. Ash-foodfashionparty says

    October 1, 2013 at 11:44 am

    I am absolutely blow away by the packaging. I have to look into this.
    The bread looks every bit as good as you described it Pamela. So glad this swap this is working for you.

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      October 1, 2013 at 6:29 pm

      Thanks Ash!

      Reply
  6. Amy (Savory Moments) says

    October 1, 2013 at 6:48 am

    What a lovely loaf of bread and package! How nice! I like this change-up to the traditional zucchini bread.

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      October 1, 2013 at 10:34 am

      It sure was a sweet package Amy!

      Reply
  7. Zainab @ Blahnik Baker says

    September 30, 2013 at 10:48 pm

    I’m so glad you joined bakin friends!! It’s a great group and I am glad you were not disappointed. this bread looks amazing. The packaging is beautiful…I need to find out where she got that from. Would make for cute hostess gifts 🙂

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      September 30, 2013 at 11:34 pm

      It was such a fun swap this time! Isn’t the packaging just the prettiest?

      Reply
  8. Nora @ Buttercream Fanatic says

    September 30, 2013 at 9:55 pm

    This swap is such a great idea! I envy you, especially after seeing the gorgeous treats you receive!

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      September 30, 2013 at 11:33 pm

      It’s such a fun idea, plus I can never say no to yummy baked goods.

      Reply
  9. Jamie | Jamie's Recipes says

    September 30, 2013 at 9:50 pm

    Gorgeous!

    I love zucchini anything. I can’t believe I haven’t had a single zucchini all summer. I know what I’m keeping my eyes open for at market this weekend.

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      September 30, 2013 at 11:32 pm

      Get it Jamie! Enjoy!

      Reply
  10. marcie says

    September 30, 2013 at 9:25 pm

    Zucchini is one of the ways to my heart, and with lemon glaze, forget about it! I would have loved to swapped something to get this, and the packaging is to die for. Maybe I’ll join Bakin’ Friends one day. I’ve heard about it and it sounds like a lot of fun. Homemade gifts are the very best kind.

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      September 30, 2013 at 11:32 pm

      Hope you join Marcie, it really is a fun and yummy swap!

      Reply
  11. Gretchen @ Two Healthy Kitchens says

    September 30, 2013 at 8:55 pm

    I have 3 zucchini on my counter right this very minute, and they need a home. A home that looks like this bread!! Holy smokes does that look like the best bread I’ve ever seen! I love (LOVE) lemon. Lemon everything. And yes, I could eat this entire loaf of bread myself. For breakfast. Don’t judge. 🙂

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      September 30, 2013 at 11:31 pm

      No judging here Gretchen, especially if you would have seen how big the piece of bread I ate for breakfast was! 😉

      Reply
  12. Ada ~ More Food, Please says

    September 30, 2013 at 7:39 pm

    This look so delicious! And the packaging really is beautiful! This swap sounds so fun. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      September 30, 2013 at 11:30 pm

      Thanks for stopping by Ada!

      Reply
  13. Consuelo @ Honey & Figs says

    September 30, 2013 at 5:36 pm

    Oh gosh, that glaze looks wonderfully dangerous… I’d eat it all before it got poured on the bread… yeah. And the bread itself sounds amazing as well. Loove it! 🙂

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      September 30, 2013 at 11:30 pm

      I know what you mean Consuelo, get me a spoon! 🙂

      Reply
  14. Alex says

    September 30, 2013 at 4:51 pm

    I just love anything topped with a glaze like that! So fun to receive a yummy and gorgeous package! Glad you joined our group!

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      September 30, 2013 at 11:30 pm

      Me too Alex, the glaze was too delicious!

      Reply
  15. Meghan @ Spoonful of Flour says

    September 30, 2013 at 1:54 pm

    Everytime I read about this group on someone’s blog, I think it looks like so much fun! Love this lemon glazed zucchini bread and the beautiful packaging it came in. Must have been so fun to get this in the mail!

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      September 30, 2013 at 4:22 pm

      It’s such a fun swap to be part of, especially the baking surprise ingredient! Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  16. Kelly says

    September 30, 2013 at 1:00 pm

    Love the pretty packaging and beautiful recipe card! There was definitely lots of thought put into wrapping this baby up. This lemon glazed zucchini bread looks so good, I don’t think it would have lasted long at our house either 🙂

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      September 30, 2013 at 4:22 pm

      I know what you mean Kelly, it was hard to stop at just one slice of this bread!

      Reply
  17. Shashi @ http://runninsrilankan.com says

    September 30, 2013 at 12:45 pm

    I don’t think that bread would have lasted long at our house either!
    It sounds devine and the wrapping WOW!
    I have had a couple of good swaps…but this bakin friends swap sounds AMAZING!

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      September 30, 2013 at 4:21 pm

      Hope you join Shashi, it’s lots of fun!

      Reply
  18. dixya| food, pleasure, and health says

    September 30, 2013 at 12:09 pm

    i cant decide if the packaging is beautiful or the bread. what a cute idea for an event 🙂

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      September 30, 2013 at 4:21 pm

      Both are so great, aren’t they? Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  19. Koko says

    September 30, 2013 at 11:39 am

    OMG! That is actually so stunningly presented. What a gift to receive! That’s too bad about your other swaps…it’s always disappointing when you put a lot of effort into something and it isn’t reciprocated 🙁

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      September 30, 2013 at 4:20 pm

      I think this delicious bread makes up for all the other swaps, I was delighted to receive this! 🙂

      Reply
  20. Pam says

    September 30, 2013 at 11:29 am

    Wow! The packaging looks lovely and the bread looks pretty and delicious – YUM!

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      September 30, 2013 at 4:20 pm

      I agree, yums all around! 🙂

      Reply
  21. [email protected] says

    September 30, 2013 at 11:02 am

    Oh my gosh!!! BEAUTIFUL packaging, and that glaze is heavenly!

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      September 30, 2013 at 4:20 pm

      Thanks for stopping by Steph! Loving that you set this up! 🙂

      Reply
  22. Aimee / Wallflower Girl says

    September 30, 2013 at 10:08 am

    Amazing packaging and the recipe sounds great! I wish there was something like this going on in the UK :/ I may have to remedy that…

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      September 30, 2013 at 4:19 pm

      Start one up Aimee!

      Reply
  23. Sophie33 says

    September 30, 2013 at 9:27 am

    Waw! What a lovely loaf of zucchini bread! That lemony glaze sure looks nice & pretty too! Yummm! The package itself is just stunning! x

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      September 30, 2013 at 4:19 pm

      Thanks for stopping by Sophie!

      Reply
  24. Mary Frances @ The Sweet {Tooth} LIfe says

    September 30, 2013 at 8:43 am

    That is too bad about your other swaps:( Its always disappointing when you spend a lot of time on yours and you get nothing back. But this bread! Oh my gosh, I cannot get enough zucchini bread OR lemon … this stuff looks like my heaven. That glaze is gorgeous, your pictures capturing that are amazing. Pinned!

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      September 30, 2013 at 4:19 pm

      Thanks Mary Frances! It really is one of the best breads I have tasted!

      Reply
  25. veganmiam.com says

    September 30, 2013 at 8:35 am

    I <3 COURGETTE! It's so good on cheezy pizza, too!

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      September 30, 2013 at 4:18 pm

      Have to try it that way too!

      Reply
  26. Jess @ Gas Stove Girl says

    September 30, 2013 at 8:30 am

    That last picture before the recipe is SO perfect. It literally makes me drool. Wish I could have that for breakfast this morning!

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      September 30, 2013 at 4:18 pm

      I wish I could have it for breakfast every morning Jess!

      Reply
  27. Ashley says

    September 30, 2013 at 8:12 am

    I love zucchini bread to begin with but that lemon glaze?? It’s so pretty! And that packaging too … I’m such a sucker for cute food packaging. Happy Monday!!

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      September 30, 2013 at 4:18 pm

      Happy Monday Ashley! Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  28. Davida @ The Healthy Maven says

    September 30, 2013 at 7:44 am

    My nephew is going to love this! Well more my sister since it is impossible to get him to eat vegetables! Sneaking them into something sweet is definitely going to work thought 😉

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      September 30, 2013 at 4:17 pm

      Hope he enjoys it Davida!

      Reply
  29. Madison says

    September 30, 2013 at 7:44 am

    Look awesome! Love the combination of lemon and zucchini!

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      September 30, 2013 at 4:17 pm

      The lemon is such a great kick. Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  30. Anne ~ Uni Homemaker says

    September 30, 2013 at 1:30 am

    Look delicious! Love a good zucchini bread, especially when there’s lemon glazed involved. YUM!

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      September 30, 2013 at 4:17 pm

      I know Anne, I could eat that glaze with a spoon!

      Reply
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