Lemon Poppy Seed Zucchini Bread

The bright lemon flavor and cakey texture of this lemon poppy seed bread present a refreshing change from traditional zucchini desserts.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 181 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour two 9x5-inch loaf pans.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center of the loaf comes out clean, about 1 hour.