Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of baking the BEST Zucchini Bread, a moist and flavorful treat that’s perfect for any occasion. This easy-to-follow recipe combines the natural sweetness of zucchini with warm spices, yielding a tender loaf that’s deliciously satisfying. Whether enjoyed as a snack or dessert, this versatile bread can be customized with your favorite mix-ins like chocolate chips or nuts, making it a hit among both kids and adults. Plus, it’s freezer-friendly, so you can enjoy it anytime!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 cups shredded zucchini (about 2 medium zucchinis)
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1/4 cup neutral oil
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 & 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 3/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp cardamom (optional)
- 1 cup chocolate chips (optional)
- 3/4 cup toasted walnuts (or pecans, optional)
- 1 tbsp raw sugar (or granulated sugar, to top bread)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- Mix dry ingredients in a medium bowl: flour, sugars, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and spices.
- In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, oil, sugars, sour cream, eggs, and vanilla.
- Shred zucchini and remove excess moisture using paper towels.
- Combine wet ingredients with dry ingredients gently; fold in zucchini and optional mix-ins.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and sprinkle with raw sugar on top.
- Bake for about 60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in pan for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg