Classic Zucchini Bread
This easy zucchini bread recipe embodies the cozy comforts of home, perfect for using up summer zucchini.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Total Time: 80 minutes
- Yield: 2 loaves 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups grated Zucchini
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
- ½ cup Vegetable Oil
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- Nuts or Chocolate Chips (optional)
Instructions
- Prep the Ingredients: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 8×4 inch loaf pans.
- Grate the Zucchini: Wash and grate the zucchini, then squeeze out excess moisture.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and sugar.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, beat eggs, then add oil and vanilla extract, stirring until smooth.
- Combine Everything: Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and fold together, then add grated zucchini and nuts or chocolate chips.
- Pour into Loaf Pans: Distribute the batter evenly into prepared loaf pans.
- Bake: Bake for about 55-65 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool and Slice: Let the loaves cool before slicing.
Notes
Serve warm with butter or cream cheese. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: zucchini bread, easy baking, summer recipe, classic dessert, comfort food