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Moist Zucchini Bread Recipe with Easy Irresistible Brown Butter Glaze

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A moist zucchini bread with a rich, nutty brown butter glaze that is tender, flavorful, and perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups shredded zucchini (fresh and finely shredded)
  • 1 ¾ cups (220g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup (50g) brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • ⅓ cup (80ml) vegetable oil (canola or sunflower preferred)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 6 tbsp (85g) unsalted butter (for brown butter glaze)
  • 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar (for glaze)
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) milk (or dairy-free milk for glaze)
  • 1 tsp fresh lemon juice (for glaze)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan with butter or cooking spray.
  2. Shred zucchini using a box grater or food processor. Place shredded zucchini in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out excess moisture.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
  4. In another bowl, beat granulated sugar, brown sugar, and eggs until creamy. Slowly add vegetable oil and vanilla extract, mixing gently until smooth.
  5. Fold shredded zucchini into the wet mixture. Gradually add dry ingredients, folding carefully until just combined.
  6. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and spread evenly.
  7. Bake for 50-60 minutes, checking doneness with a toothpick. Tent with foil if top browns too fast.
  8. Cool bread in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely (about 30 minutes).
  9. To make glaze, melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly until golden brown and nutty (3-4 minutes). Remove from heat.
  10. Whisk in powdered sugar, milk, and lemon juice until smooth.
  11. Drizzle glaze over cooled bread and let set for at least 15 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Keep heat medium to medium-low when browning butter and stir constantly to avoid burning. Squeeze excess moisture from zucchini to prevent sogginess. Do not overmix batter to keep bread tender. Glaze bread only after it has fully cooled to maintain a glossy finish. For dairy-free glaze, substitute butter with coconut oil and milk with plant-based milk.

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