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Old Fashioned Classic Zucchini Bread Recipe: Moist & Easy!

A moist, tender old-fashioned zucchini bread loaf made with simple pantry ingredients and fresh shredded zucchini.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 238
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Wet Ingredients
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Zucchini and Optional Add-Ins
  • 1 1/2 cups zucchini shredded, lightly squeezed if very wet
  • 1/2 cup walnuts or pecans chopped, optional

Equipment

  • 1 9x5-inch loaf pan
  • 1 mixing bowl medium
  • 1 mixing bowl large
  • 1 whisk
  • 1 spatula or wooden spoon
  • 1 box grater for shredding zucchini
  • 1 wire rack for cooling

Method
 

Prepare the Pan and Batter
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan and line with parchment if desired.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, granulated sugar, brown sugar, oil, and vanilla until smooth and slightly glossy.
  4. Fold the shredded zucchini into the wet mixture. If the zucchini is very watery, lightly squeeze out excess moisture first.
  5. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir gently just until combined. Fold in the chopped nuts, if using.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
Bake and Cool
  1. Bake for 50 to 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  2. Cool the bread in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Lightly squeeze very wet zucchini, but do not dry it out completely. Do not overmix the batter. Optional add-ins include chopped walnuts, pecans, raisins, or chocolate chips.