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The Best Zucchini Bread

  • Author: Shirley
  • Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Yield: 10-12 slices 1x

Description

The Best Zucchini Bread is a moist, flavorful loaf that’s perfect for using up fresh zucchini from your garden or market. This easy-to-make recipe blends grated zucchini with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, resulting in a comforting treat that’s delicious for breakfast, an afternoon snack, or dessert. With a tender crumb and a hint of sweetness, this zucchini bread is a crowd-pleaser that’s just as delightful with a smear of butter as it is on its own.

Ingredients

Scale

Gather these ingredients to make your Zucchini Bread:

  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 large eggs
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar, packed
  • ½ cup vegetable oil or melted coconut oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups grated zucchini (about 1 medium zucchini)
  • ½ cup chopped nuts, chocolate chips, or raisins (optional)

Instructions

Prepare the Ingredients:

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. Grate Zucchini: Grate the zucchini using a box grater. No need to peel it—just wash and trim the ends before grating.

Make the Batter:

  1. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, beat the eggs, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. Stir in the oil and vanilla extract.
  3. Add Zucchini: Gently fold the grated zucchini into the wet mixture.
  4. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until combined. Avoid overmixing.
  5. Add Optional Ingredients: If using nuts, chocolate chips, or raisins, fold them into the batter at this stage.

Bake the Bread:

  1. Transfer to Pan: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly.
  2. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  3. Cool: Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: breakfast

Nutrition

  • Calories: 190-220 kcal

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