Moist and Delicious Easy Zucchini Bread

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Moist and Delicious Easy Zucchini Bread
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
60 mins
Total Time:
80mins
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Recipe by Administrator
Published on November 25, 2023

This easy zucchini bread recipe is the perfect way to use up your surplus of zucchinis from the garden. Moist and flavorful, this bread is a crowd-pleaser and can be enjoyed for breakfast, as a snack, or as a dessert. With simple ingredients and easy steps, you can have a warm loaf of zucchini bread in no time.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups grated zucchini
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Directions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the grated zucchini, all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, vanilla extract, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon. Stir until well combined.
  3. If desired, fold in the chopped walnuts to add some extra texture and flavor to the bread.
  4. Pour the batter into the greased loaf pan and spread it evenly.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for about 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  6. Remove the zucchini bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes.
  7. Carefully remove the bread from the pan and transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.

Interesting Facts

  • Zucchini is actually a summer squash and belongs to the same family as cucumbers and melons.
  • This bread can be stored at room temperature for up to 3 days or frozen for longer shelf life.
  • You can also add chocolate chips or raisins to the batter for extra flavor variation.
  • Zucchini bread is a great way to sneak some vegetables into picky eaters' diets.