Description
A moist and flavorful zucchini bread, perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup (125ml) vegetable oil
- 1 & 3/4 cups (220g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 medium zucchini (approx. 2 cups grated, unpeeled and undrained)
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan thoroughly.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Mix well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the oil, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Incorporate the grated zucchini into the wet mixture, stirring to combine.
- Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry mixture until no streaks of flour remain.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top evenly.
- Bake for 60 to 65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Notes
Use fresh zucchini for best results; avoid overmixing for a light texture. Can add nuts or chocolate chips for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: zucchini bread, baking, dessert, quick bread, healthy baking