Classic Zucchini Bread
A delightful and moist zucchini bread that combines sweet flavors and healthy ingredients, perfect for breakfast or as a snack.
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups grated zucchini (lightly packed, do not drain liquid)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil (or your preferred cooking oil)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9x5 inch loaf pan with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, add the grated zucchini, granulated sugar, brown sugar, applesauce, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla. Whisk these ingredients together until well combined.
- Add in the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon. Stir the mixture just until there are no dry flour bits left, being careful not to over mix.
Baking
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake in the preheated oven for 50 to 54 minutes. A toothpick inserted into the center should come out with moist crumbs.
Cooling and Serving
- Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, remove it from the pan and transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
- Zucchini bread can be served with butter, cream cheese, or a drizzle of honey. It's best when toasted lightly.
Notes
Make sure to use fresh zucchini for the best flavor. You can add nuts or chocolate chips for texture and sweetness. Avoid draining the liquid from the grated zucchini to maintain moisture.