The Ultimate Zucchini Bread
A nostalgic zucchini bread recipe that is moist, flavorful, and perfect for sharing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf (approximately 8 servings) 1x
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups grated zucchini
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Optional: Chopped nuts or chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prep your zucchini by grating and squeezing out excess moisture.
- Mix dry ingredients in a bowl.
- Combine wet ingredients in another bowl.
- Fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, being careful not to overmix.
- Add the zucchini and any optional ingredients.
- Pour the batter into a greased 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For healthier options, reduce sugar or substitute some ingredients. Mini loaves make great gifts!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: zucchini bread, baking, comfort food, nostalgic recipes