Zucchini Bread Recipe
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4.7
Zucchini Bread Recipe
Description
The bread batter is formed by blending oil, sugar, eggs, vanilla, and grated zucchini, which contributes moistness and texture. Dry ingredients including flour, leavening agents, salt, and cinnamon are folded in carefully to avoid overmixing, which keeps the bread from becoming tough. The topping of cinnamon sugar adds a pleasant sugary crust once baked.
The bread bakes in a loaf pan at a moderate temperature until a toothpick comes out clean, indicating it is fully cooked. The zucchini’s moisture keeps the bread soft while the cinnamon flavor adds warmth without overpowering the mild vegetable notes. This makes a comforting, non-fussy quick bread for everyday eating.
Adding nuts, raisins, or mini chocolate chips is an option to customize texture and flavor. The bread slices well and can be served plain or toasted with spreads. It is suitable for enjoying at breakfast, as a snack, or alongside coffee or tea.
Internal temperature checking can ensure proper doneness, and the bread stores well for several days. This recipe yields two loaves, each cut into multiple slices for sharing or storing.
Ingredients
- 1 cup canola oil 8 ounces
- 2 cups granulated sugar 400 grams
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 8 grams
- 3 large egg
- 2 cups zucchini grated
- 3 cups all-purpose flour 390 grams
- 1 teaspoon salt 5 grams
- 1 teaspoon baking soda 5 grams
- 1 teaspoon baking powder 4 grams
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 3 grams
Optional topping:
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar 50 grams
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon 8 grams
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325ºF. Grease and flour a 8.5x4.5" loaf pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the oil, sugar, eggs, vanilla and zucchini in a bowl. Set aside. 1 cup canola oil, ,2 cups granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, 3 large eggs, 2 cups grated zucchini
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder and cinnamon. 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix with a rubber spatula just until combined. Do not over mix.
- Divide the batter between the two prepared pans.
- In a small bowl, mix together the cinnamon sugar topping. Sprinkle over the top of the batter. 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- Bake for 1 hour or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the loaf comes out clean. The internal temperature of the bread should be about 200ºF.
Notes
- Add 1 cup of nuts, raisins, or mini chocolate chips to the batter if desired for extra texture and flavor.
- This recipe makes 2 loaves, each typically sliced into 10 pieces.
- The bread keeps well stored and can be toasted to refresh texture when eaten later.
- Caloric estimates may vary depending on the brands of ingredients used.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 20Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 268 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 268kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.05g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 28mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 183mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 86mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 23g | 46% |
| Vitamin A | 67IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 23mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.7
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