Description
Zucchini bread is a delightful and moist treat that combines the subtle sweetness of zucchini with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. Perfect for brunch or cozy afternoons, this easy-to-make recipe will fill your home with an inviting aroma, making it impossible to resist. Enjoy it plain or adorned with cream cheese for an extra indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchinis, grated
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- Grate the zucchinis and squeeze out excess moisture using a clean kitchen towel.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs, oil, and vanilla until smooth.
- Fold the grated zucchini into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50–60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (60g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: For added texture, incorporate nuts or chocolate chips into the batter. To enhance flavor, swap half of the sugar for honey or maple syrup.