Classic Zucchini Bread
Classic Zucchini Bread is a delightful treat that combines the subtle sweetness of zucchini with warm spices, making it perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 0.5 cups oil (canola, vegetable, or melted coconut)
- 0.5 cups brown sugar (lightly packed)
- 0.5 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cups shredded zucchini (lightly packed)
- 0.5 cups chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C). Spray a 9x5-inch loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, nutmeg, and salt until well combined. Set aside.
- In another mixing bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined. Stir in the shredded zucchini.
Mixing
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Gently fold in the chopped walnuts if using.
Baking
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it into an even layer.
- Bake for 45-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cooling
- Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan on a wire rack for 20 minutes.
- Carefully take out of the pan and place it on the wire rack to finish cooling. Slice and enjoy!
Notes
Make sure to squeeze out excess moisture from the shredded zucchini before adding to the batter. You can add chocolate chips for a sweeter twist, or try other spices for a unique flavor.