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Zucchini Bread

A moist and tender zucchini bread spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, perfect for breakfast or a snack.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 ½ cups grated zucchini about 1 medium zucchini
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ cup chopped nuts or chocolate chips optional

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Grater
  • Loaf pan
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Rubber spatula

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grate the zucchini and squeeze out excess moisture using a clean kitchen towel.
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, granulated sugar, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. In another bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined; do not overmix.
  6. Fold the grated zucchini into the batter until evenly distributed.
  7. If using, fold in the chopped nuts or chocolate chips.
  8. Grease a loaf pan and pour the batter into it.
  9. Bake for 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  10. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to maintain shape and prevent sticking.