Enjoy a slice of this delicious zucchini bread that is moist, flavorful, and packed with nutritious zucchini. This recipe combines the perfect balance of sweetness and spices, making it a delightful treat for breakfast or a snack. With easy-to-follow steps, you can create this homemade zucchini bread with minimal effort. The addition of walnuts adds a nice crunch and extra flavor to the bread. Give it a try and impress your family and friends with this delightful recipe.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups grated zucchini
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in the grated zucchini and chopped walnuts.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the zucchini bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Interesting Facts
Zucchini bread is a great way to use up excess zucchini from your garden or farmer's market.
Adding grated zucchini to the bread adds moisture and a subtle vegetable flavor.
You can customize this recipe by adding your favorite mix-ins, such as chocolate chips, raisins, or dried cranberries.
Zucchini bread can be enjoyed warm with a slather of butter or cream cheese for an extra indulgence.