Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of The BEST Zucchini Bread Recipe—a moist, tender loaf that perfectly balances sweetness and spice. This easy-to-make recipe is ideal for breakfast, snacks, or even dessert. Utilizing garden-fresh zucchini, it transforms simple ingredients into a delicious treat that everyone will love. Enjoy a warm slice slathered with butter or topped with cream cheese for an extra touch of indulgence. With its wonderful texture and rich flavor profile, this zucchini bread is bound to become a staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
- 2¼ cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup canola or vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups grated zucchini (about 2 medium zucchinis)
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat 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; mix until smooth.
- Add flour, cinnamon, salt, baking soda, and baking powder; stir until just combined.
- Gently fold in grated zucchini until fully incorporated.
- Divide batter between the prepared pans and fill no more than two-thirds full.
- Bake for 45–55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: For added texture, consider folding in chopped nuts or chocolate chips. You can substitute some all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour for a healthier twist.