Zucchini Bread
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Turn your zucchini bounty into tender, sweet zucchini bread—so perfectly delicious, even kids will beg for seconds!
Looking for a delicious way to use up all that zucchini? I’ve got you covered with over a dozen zucchini recipes, from zucchini muffins and zucchini fritters to wholesome zucchini soup. But the recipe that truly takes the cake—quite literally—is this classic zucchini bread (and its decadent cousin, chocolate zucchini bread). Despite the generous portion of shredded zucchini in the batter, it magically disappears during baking, leaving you with a delicious bread that tastes more like a snack cake. It’s incredibly easy to prepare, and if you have little ones around, it’s a fantastic way to sneak some veggies into their diet. Swap the nuts and currants for chocolate chips, and they’ll be none the wiser while happily asking for seconds!
“I have made zucchini bread for 50 years, using one recipe. Thank goodness I tried this one—we loved it and will never go back!”
What You’ll Need To Make Zucchini Bread
- All-purpose flour: Provides structure and forms the base of the bread.
- Ground cinnamon and nutmeg: Warm, aromatic spice flavors that complement the zucchini.
- Baking soda and baking powder: Leavening agents that help the bread rise and become fluffy.
- Eggs: Bind the ingredients together and add moisture and richness.
- Sugar: Sweetens the bread and adds moisture.
- Zucchini: Adds moisture and texture (you’ll need two medium zucchinis; do not wring out the liquid).
- Butter: Adds richness and flavor (should be melted and slightly cooled).
- Vanilla extract: Enhances the overall flavor of the bread.
- Walnuts, currants (or raisins), chocolate chips (optional): Add-ins to customize the flavor of the bread. Whatever combination you use, total add-ins should not exceed 1½ cups.
- Jump to the printable recipe for precise measurements
Step-by-Step Instructions
In a large bowl, combine the flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Whisk to combine.
In another large bowl, whisk the eggs with the sugar until well combined.
Add the grated zucchini, melted butter and vanilla extract. Stir to combine.
Add the dry ingredients to liquid mixture and mix well.
Add the nuts, currants, and/or chocolate chips. Stir just until combined.
Divide the batter into two greased 8-1/2 x 4-1/2-in loaf pans.
Bake for about 1 hour, or until tester comes out clean. Set the pans on wire rack and let cool about 10 minutes, then turn loaves out onto rack to cool completely.
How To Freeze Zucchini Bread
Zucchini bread can be frozen for up to three months. After it is completely cooled, wrap it securely in aluminum foil, freezer wrap, or place in a freezer bag. Thaw the bread overnight in the refrigerator before serving. Lightly toast individual slices for best results.
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Zucchini Bread
Turn your zucchini bounty into tender, sweet zucchini bread—so perfectly delicious, even kids will beg for seconds!
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour, spooned into measuring cup and leveled-off
- 2½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups grated zucchini (you'll need two medium zucchinis; do not wring out the liquid)
- 2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped walnuts, lightly toasted if desired (optional; see note)
- ½ cup currants or raisins (optional; see note)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F and set rack in middle position. Generously grease two 8½ x 4½-inch loaf pans with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a medium bowl, combine the flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Use a whisk to mix well.
- In a large bowl, whisk the eggs with the sugar. Add the grated zucchini, melted butter, and vanilla extract; using a wooden spoon or rubber spatula, stir to combine.
- Add the dry ingredients to liquid ingredients and mix until just combined. Add the nuts and currants, then divide the batter evenly into the prepared pans. Bake for 60 to 65 minutes, or until a cake tester comes out clean. Set the pans on a wire rack and let cool for about 10 minutes, then turn the loaves out onto rack to cool completely.
- Note: You can also add chocolate chips to this bread. I typically use about 1 cup of chocolate chips instead of nuts and currants. Whatever combination you use, just be sure total add-ins (nuts, currants, chips) do not exceed 1½ cups.
- Freezer-Friendly Instructions: The bread can be frozen for up to 3 months. After it is completely cooled, wrap it securely in aluminum foil, freezer wrap or place in a freezer bag. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving.
Nutrition Information
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- Per serving (16 servings)
- Serving size: 1-inch slice
- Calories: 302
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Sugar: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Cholesterol: 252mg
This website is written and produced for informational purposes only. I am not a certified nutritionist and the nutritional data on this site has not been evaluated or approved by a nutritionist or the Food and Drug Administration. Nutritional information is offered as a courtesy and should not be construed as a guarantee. The data is calculated through an online nutritional calculator, Edamam.com. Although I do my best to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures should be considered estimates only. Varying factors such as product types or brands purchased, natural fluctuations in fresh produce, and the way ingredients are processed change the effective nutritional information in any given recipe. Furthermore, different online calculators provide different results depending on their own nutrition fact sources and algorithms. To obtain the most accurate nutritional information in a given recipe, you should calculate the nutritional information with the actual ingredients used in your recipe, using your preferred nutrition calculator.
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I made the zucchini bread with walnuts and it was delicious! I prepared the recipe exactly as written. Having two loaves was great – more to share!
This was so delicious. I made 2 loaves and it was all gone within 2 days. I followed the recipe to a tee and added chocolate chips. This is definitely a keeper.
Another fantastic recipe from Jenn! I made this recipe exactly as written and my husband and 3 grandchildren (ages 5,4 2) absolutely LOVE it! Delicious!
Made this as written with chocolate chips only. Weighed the dry ingredients. Came out moist and so yummy! Best zucchini bread recipe I’ve tried!
Absolutely delicious and very moist! I was sure to use the recommended way to measure flour and not drain the zucchini to keep bread moist. It was fun to make with my husband’s home-grown zucchini.
Excellent recipe! Followed to a “t” and was perfect. Been baking zucchini bread for years and tried out this new recipe on a whim… it’s now our new favorite! Thank you!
I’m always looking for ways to use my abundant zucchini crop. I have several zucchini bread/cake recipes, but hadn’t tried this one. So I tried it. I agree with others that it was a little dry, not dry enough to ruin it but drier than I like. However, the taste was wonderful. The amount of cinnamon and nutmeg was perfect. I will definitely use this recipe again and figure out how to make it a little more moist. Shouldn’t be difficult.
I made this for breakfast this morning and by early afternoon it was almost gone! I will make it again.
Hmmm, I recognize the iconic Poilâne bread knife in the photo. I treat mine like gold!
I made this and my husband loved it!!! We had company come and I made it for them and they all asked for the recipe!!! This is perfect!