Sugar-Free Lemon Zucchini Loaf
This delightful Sugar-Free Lemon Zucchini Loaf is a twist on a classic cake recipe, made without sugar thanks to Splenda. Perfect for those looking for a light, summery dessert that's both delicious and healthy. The loaf captures the moistness of zucchini and the refreshing zing of lemon, creating a harmonious blend of flavors. Ideal for a summer treat, this recipe is easy to prepare and yields a tender cake that pairs beautifully with afternoon tea or as a guilt-free dessert. For an added twist, consider including blueberries in the batter for extra flavor and texture.
10
Servings
N/A
Calories
14
Ingredients
Ingredients
Splenda sugar substitute
1/2 cup (None)
extra virgin olive oil
6 tablespoons (None)
eggs
2 (room temperature)
almond milk
1/3 cup (Blue Diamond Unsweetened Vanilla Flavored)
lemon juice
2 tablespoons (freshly squeezed)
vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon (None)
almond extract
1/2 teaspoon (None)
all-purpose flour
2 cups (None)
baking powder
1 1/4 teaspoons (None)
kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon (None)
zucchini
1 1/2 cups (shredded, drained, and squeezed dry)
lemon zest
2 tablespoons (freshly grated)
Splenda powdered sugar
1 cup (None)
lemon juice
1 tablespoon (for glaze)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a loaf pan by spraying it with baking spray and lining the bottom with parchment paper. Set aside.
2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and kosher salt. Set this dry mixture aside.
3
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together Splenda sugar substitute and olive oil until well combined.
4
Add the eggs, one at a time, to the sugar and oil mixture, whisking until incorporated. Then add the almond milk and continue whisking until the mixture is smooth.
5
Add the lemon juice, vanilla extract, and almond extract, stirring until all the wet ingredients are well combined.
6
Gently fold in the prepared dry flour mixture, being careful not to overmix.
7
Incorporate the shredded zucchini (ensuring it has been well-drained and squeezed dry) and lemon zest into the batter, folding until evenly distributed.
8
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
9
Bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs—avoid overbaking.
10
Allow the loaf to cool in the pan on a cooling rack for about 15 minutes. Then, using the parchment paper, carefully lift the cake from the pan and let it cool completely on the rack.
11
For the glaze, combine the Splenda powdered sugar with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled loaf before serving.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Sugar-Free Lemo n Zucchini Loaf?
This is a healthy twis t o n a classic cake recipe made with out sugar using Splenda,featuring moist zucchini and refreshing lemo n flavor s.
Whic h sugar substitute is use d in this recipe?
Splenda sugar substitute is use d fo r the batte r an d Splenda powdere d sugar is use d fo r the glaze.
How many serving s doe s this loa f yiel d?
This recipe yiel d s 10 serving s.
What is the recommende d ove n temperature?
The ove n shoul d be preheate d to 350°F (175°C).
How shoul d I prepare the loa f pan?
Spray the loa f pa n with bak in g spra y an d line the botto m with parchmen t paper.
What type o f oi l shoul d I use?
The recipe call s fo r 6 tablespoon s o f extra virgi n olive oil.
Shoul d the eg g s be col d?
No,the 2 eg g s shoul d be at roo m temperature.
What kin d o f almon d mil k is best?
The recipe recommen d s Blue Diamon d Unsweetene d Vanill a Flavore d almon d mil k.
How shoul d the zucchini be prepare d?
The zucchini shoul d be shred ded,draine d,an d squeeze d dr y before bein g ad de d to the batte r.
How muc h zucchini is neede d?
Yo u wil l nee d 1 1/2 cup s o f shred de d zucchini.
What are the flavo r extract s in this loaf?
The recipe use s bot h vanill a extrac t an d almon d extrac t.
Ca n I ad d othe r ingredient s fo r variation?
Ye s,yo u ca n includ e blue berrie s in the batte r fo r extra flavo r an d texture.
What dr y ingredient s are use d?
The dr y mixture includ e s all-purpos e flou r,bak in g powde r,an d koshe r sal t.
How muc h lemo n zest is require d?
Yo u wil l nee d 2 tablespoon s o f freshl y grate d lemo n zest.
How do I combin e the we t an d dr y ingredient s?
Gentl y fol d the prepare d dr y flou r mixtur e into the we t ingredient s,bein g carefu l no t to over mix.
Whe n do I ad d the zucchini?
Incor porat e the shred de d zucchini an d lemo n zest into the batte r afte r the dr y mixtur e ha s bee n fol de d in.
How lon g doe s the cak e nee d to bak e?
Bak e in the preheate d ove n fo r 45 to 55 minute s.
How do I know if the loa f is done?
A tooth pic k inserte d into the cente r shoul d com e ou t with moist crum b s.
How lon g shoul d the loa f coo l in the pan?
Allow the loa f to coo l in the pa n o n a cool in g rac k fo r abou t 15 minute s.
How do I remov e the cak e fro m the pan?
Us e the parchmen t paper to carefull y lif t the cak e fro m the pa n afte r it ha s parti all y coole d.
What are the ingredient s fo r the glaze?
The glaze is made by combin in g 1 cu p o f Splenda powdere d sugar with 1 tablespoon o f lemo n juic e.
Whe n shoul d I appl y the glaze?
Driz zl e the glaze ove r the loa f afte r it ha s coole d com pletel y.
Is the lemo n juic e use d in bot h the batte r an d the glaze?
Ye s,2 tablespoon s are use d in the batte r an d 1 tablespoon is use d in the glaze.
What kin d o f sal t shoul d I use?
The recipe specifi e s 1/2 teaspoo n o f koshe r sal t.
How many tota l ingredient s are in this recipe?
The re are 14 ingredient s in total.
Is this recipe goo d fo r a for m al occasio n?
It is perfec t fo r alig h t sum me r trea t o r to serv e with after noo n tea.
What preven t s the loa f fro m bein g sog g y?
Ensurin g the shred de d zucchini is wel l-draine d an d squeeze d dr y help s maintai n the rig h t texture.
What typ e o f flou r is use d?
The recipe use s 2 cup s o f all-purpos e flou r.
What shoul d I do before pourin g the batte r into the pan?
Ensur e the zucchini an d lemo n zest are evenl y distrib ute d an d the n smoot h the to p with a spatul a afte r pourin g.
Why is this considere d a healthie r des ser t?
It is sugar-free an d incor porat e s fres h vegetable s lik e zucchini.