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Lemon Poppy Seed Zucchini Bread
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Lemon Poppy Seed Zucchini Bread

This delightful poppy seed loaf, with a hint of  lemon flavor, is a great way to use up all that garden fresh zucchini.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Breads
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 -16 servings
Calories: 190kcal
Author: Danelle

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter softened
  • 1 1/3 cups sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 2/3 cups flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup shredded zucchini
  • 2 tablespoons lemon zest
  • 2 teaspoons poppy seeds

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Grease and flour 3 5x3 inch mini loaf pans.
  • Beat the butter with an electric mixer until creamy. Add the sugar and beat until light and fluffy.
  • Add the eggs, 1 at a time, beating until just blended after each addition.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, baking soda and baking powder. Add to butter mixture alternately with sour cream, beginning and ending with flour mixture.
  • Stir in the zucchini, lemon zest and poppy seeds.
  • Spoon the batter into the prepared pans. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans on wire racks 10 minutes, then remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 190kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 43mg | Sodium: 171mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 17g