Description
Homemade zucchini bread showcases garden-fresh produce in a delightful cinnamon-spiced loaf that brings comfort to any kitchen. Packed with wholesome ingredients and warm spices, you’ll savor each tender slice of this classic quick bread.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups grated zucchini
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
Wet Ingredients:
- 2/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Spices and Leavening Agents:
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
Optional Add-ins:
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350°F and coat a 9×5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray or butter.
- Whisk eggs, white and brown sugars, vegetable oil, and vanilla in a large mixing bowl until smooth and integrated.
- Incorporate grated zucchini into the wet mixture, ensuring even distribution.
- Sift together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, ground cinnamon, and nutmeg in a separate container.
- Gently fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients, mixing until just combined to maintain a tender texture.
- If desired, carefully fold in chopped nuts or chocolate chips throughout the batter.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan, using a spatula to create an even surface.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, rotating pan halfway through cooking time, until a toothpick inserted in the center emerges clean.
- Allow bread to rest in the pan for 10 minutes to prevent breaking, then carefully transfer to a wire cooling rack.
- Let the zucchini bread cool completely before slicing to ensure optimal moisture and structural integrity.
Notes
- Squeeze excess moisture from grated zucchini using a clean kitchen towel to prevent soggy bread and ensure a perfect texture.
- Swap out some all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour for a more nutritious version without compromising the bread’s softness.
- Add a sprinkle of extra cinnamon or mix in dried cranberries for a delightful flavor twist that elevates the classic recipe.
- Store wrapped tightly in plastic wrap or an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze slices for longer preservation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg