Description
Enjoy this delicious and moist old-fashioned zucchini bread that is a perfect way to use up fresh zucchinis. This easy recipe yields a beautifully spiced bread with a hint of crunch from walnuts or pecans.
Ingredients
Scale
Zucchini Bread:
- 2 medium zucchinis, grated (about 2 cups)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a standard loaf pan.
- Prepare the Zucchini: Grate zucchinis and squeeze out excess moisture.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: Whisk granulated sugar, brown sugar, and oil. Add eggs and vanilla.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- Combine Everything: Gently fold dry ingredients into wet mixture. Stir in zucchini and nuts.
- Pour into Pan: Scrape batter into loaf pan, smoothing the top.
- Bake: Bake for 50-60 minutes at 350°F (175°C) until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Zucchini Bread, Old Fashioned, Moist, Baking, Zucchini Recipe
