Description
Mom’s Zucchini Bread weaves garden-fresh zucchini into a moist, spiced quick bread that celebrates homemade comfort. Warm cinnamon and sweet vanilla combine with tender zucchini, creating a delightful slice you’ll savor with morning coffee or afternoon tea.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups zucchini, shredded
- 3 eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 2 cups granulated sugar
Spices and Flavoring:
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
Optional Add-ins:
- 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- 1/2 cup raisins (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease two 8×4-inch loaf pans thoroughly to prevent sticking.
- Combine shredded zucchini, eggs, vegetable oil, sugar, and vanilla extract in a large mixing bowl, whisking until the mixture becomes smooth and well-integrated.
- In a separate bowl, sift together flour, ground cinnamon, salt, baking soda, and baking powder, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Gently fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring carefully to create a uniform batter without overmixing.
- If desired, incorporate chopped walnuts and raisins into the batter, distributing them evenly throughout.
- Divide the batter equally between the prepared loaf pans, smoothing the tops with a spatula to create an even surface.
- Place the pans in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove the zucchini bread from the oven and allow the loaves to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Once completely cooled, slice the bread and serve, or wrap tightly in plastic wrap for later enjoyment.
Notes
- Pat excess moisture from zucchini using paper towels to prevent soggy bread and ensure a perfect texture.
- Swap out half the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour for a more nutritious version with added fiber and nutty flavor.
- Reduce sugar by using unsweetened applesauce or mashed bananas to create a healthier alternative without compromising sweetness.
- Toast walnuts before adding to the batter to enhance their rich, nutty flavor and provide a deeper, more complex taste profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 459
- Sugar: 27 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 59 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg