Zucchini Bread
This moist and spiced zucchini bread is an absolute favorite way to turn fresh garden zucchini into a cozy, comforting treat.
Ingredients
- •2 cups all-purpose flour (250g)
- •1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- •1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- •1 teaspoon baking soda
- •1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- •1/2 teaspoon salt
- •1 cup granulated sugar (200g)
- •2 large eggs
- •1/2 cup vegetable oil (120ml)
- •1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- •1 1/2 cups grated unpeeled zucchini (about 1 medium zucchini, gently squeezed of excess moisture)
- •1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a standard 9x5-inch loaf pan with butter or cooking spray.
- 2
In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- 3
In a separate medium bowl, beat the granulated sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract together until smooth and well combined.
- 4
Fold the grated zucchini into the wet ingredients.
- 5
Pour the wet mixture into the dry flour mixture and gently stir with a spatula just until combined and no dry flour remains; do not overmix, and fold in the walnuts now if using.
- 6
Transfer the batter evenly into your prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- 7
Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a wooden toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.
- 8
Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before turning it out onto a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
💡 Chef tips
- Do not wring the zucchini completely dry; just give it a gentle squeeze in a clean kitchen towel to remove any excess watery liquid so the bread stays moist.
- You can substitute half of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour for a nuttier flavor and heartier texture.
- Store the cooled loaf wrapped tightly in plastic wrap at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze it for up to 3 months.
✅ How it should turn out
The finished zucchini bread has a beautifully domed, golden-brown crust with a tender, moist crumb speckled with green, offering a warm aroma of cinnamon and vanilla.