Homemade Zucchini Bread is one of those timeless recipes that brings back wonderful memories of family kitchens, summer gardens, and freshly baked treats cooling on the counter. It’s wonderfully moist, lightly sweet, and filled with warm cinnamon flavor. The best part? You can use fresh zucchini from your garden to make two delicious loaves that are perfect for breakfast, an afternoon snack, or dessert!
Even if you’re not a fan of zucchini, you’ll be surprised by how delicious it is in this bread. The zucchini adds moisture and tenderness without overpowering the sweet, comforting flavor of the loaf.
Ingredients
This recipe makes 2 standard loaves.
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 cups freshly grated zucchini
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- 1/2 cup raisins or chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
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