Description
Perfected Zucchini Bread is a moist quick bread made with fresh zucchini, brown sugar, vanilla, and pantry staples. It is easy to prepare and perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 1/2 cups grated zucchini
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Gently press excess moisture from grated zucchini.
- Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, sugars, oil, vanilla, and eggs in a bowl.
- Mix until thick and combined.
- Fold in grated zucchini until evenly incorporated.
- Pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 65 to 75 minutes until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
- Tent loosely with foil if the top browns too quickly.
- Cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Do not aggressively squeeze moisture from zucchini.
- Use room-temperature eggs for easier mixing.
- Store at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 458
- Sugar: 34
- Sodium: 430
- Fat: 21
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 17
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 63
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 47