Description
This moist zucchini bread is tender, perfectly spiced, and subtly sweet, with fresh zucchini adding a soft texture without making the bread soggy. It’s easy to make, customizable, and perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.
Ingredients
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup light brown sugar
3 large eggs
1 cup vegetable oil
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups grated zucchini (about 2 medium zucchini)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Line two 8×4-inch loaf pans with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix granulated sugar, brown sugar, and eggs until smooth. Stir in oil and vanilla.
- Gently fold dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in grated zucchini until evenly distributed.
- Divide batter evenly between loaf pans.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool in pans for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Add 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans for crunch.
- Fold in 1 cup chocolate chips for a sweet twist.
- Swap half the flour for whole wheat flour for a heartier loaf.
- Add lemon zest for a bright flavor boost.
- Make muffins by baking at 375°F for 18–20 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg