Description
Indulge in the cozy delight of The BEST Zucchini Bread Recipe, a moist and flavorful treat that’s perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. This easy-to-make recipe highlights fresh zucchini and is spiced with warm cinnamon, creating a delicious balance of sweetness and texture. Whether you enjoy it plain, with butter, or topped with cream cheese, this zucchini bread is sure to impress your family and friends. Perfectly versatile, you can customize it by adding nuts or chocolate chips. Whip up a couple of loaves today and savor the delightful aroma of homemade goodness filling your kitchen!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2¼ cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup canola or vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups grated zucchini (about 2 medium zucchini)
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and grease two 8×4-inch loaf pans.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add flour, cinnamon, salt, baking soda, and baking powder; stir until just combined.
- Fold in grated zucchini gently until fully mixed.
- Divide the batter between the prepared pans, filling each no more than two-thirds full.
- Bake for 45–55 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast/Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Use fresh zucchini for optimal moisture. Don’t overmix to keep the bread tender. Customize with nuts or chocolate chips for added flavor.