Zucchini Bread Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg optional
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups grated zucchini about 1 medium zucchini
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts walnuts or pecans, optional
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips or raisins optional
Instructions
Preheat the oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
Prepare the dry ingredients:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg (if using).
Prepare the wet ingredients:
- In another bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
Combine the ingredients:
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Gently fold in the grated zucchini, chopped nuts, and chocolate chips or raisins (if using).
Pour the batter:
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly.
Bake the bread:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- If the top of the bread starts to brown too quickly, cover it loosely with aluminum foil.
Cool and serve:
- Allow the zucchini bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Slice and serve. Enjoy!
Notes
Zucchini Bread is a moist, flavorful quick bread that's a great way to use up surplus zucchini. With a hint of cinnamon and the option to add nuts or chocolate chips, this bread is perfect for breakfast, a snack, or even dessert.