A classic, no-fuss zucchini bread that’s easy to make and always turns out delicious. Perfect for beginners and experienced bakers alike!
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups grated zucchini (about 2 medium zucchini)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- Optional: 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
- Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan
- Grate zucchini using large holes of box grater
Making the Bread
- Mix Wet Ingredients
- Beat eggs in large bowl
- Add oil, both sugars, and vanilla
- Stir until well mixed
- Combine Dry Ingredients
- Mix flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder, and cinnamon in separate bowl
- Finish Batter
- Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients
- Stir until just combined
- Fold in zucchini and nuts (if using)
- Bake
- Pour into prepared pan
- Bake 60-70 minutes
- Test with toothpick – should come out clean
- Cool in pan 10 minutes
- Remove from pan and cool completely
Storage
- Room temperature: 3 days
- Refrigerator: 1 week
- Freezer: 3 months
Simple Tips
- Don’t peel zucchini
- Lightly pat zucchini if very wet
- Don’t overmix batter
- Let cool before slicing