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Zucchini Bread Recipe

Moist and tender zucchini bread packed with warm cinnamon flavor and crunchy walnuts—an easy, delicious way to use fresh zucchini in a perfectly soft loaf.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 16
Course: breads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour spooned and leveled
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1½ cups cane sugar
  • 1 cup vegetable oil plus more for greasing pans
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups grated zucchini about 2 medium, do not squeeze
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts plus extra for topping

Equipment

  • Two loaf pans
  • Large mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula or wooden spoon
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Grater
  • Oven
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F and grease two loaf pans (8x4 or 9x5-inch).
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined.
  3. In another large bowl, whisk together the sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Add the grated zucchini to the wet mixture and gently fold it in until combined.
  5. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix gently until just combined. Do not overmix. Fold in the chopped walnuts.
  6. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and sprinkle extra walnuts on top.
  7. Bake for 40 to 55 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the tops spring back lightly when touched.
  8. Let the bread cool before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • If you’re looking for a simple way to turn everyday ingredients into something warm and satisfying, this zucchini bread is a great place to start. It’s easy, dependable, and full of flavor in every slice.
  • Once you bake it, it’s likely to become one of those recipes you keep coming back to whenever you have zucchini on hand.