Classic Moist Zucchini Bread with Cinnamon and Optional Walnuts
By Liam Carter
Prep
15 min
Cook
60 min
Total
75 min
Servings
4
Level
Easy
Prepare and cut a 9×5-inch loaf of zucchini bread in advance for easy service․ Top individual slices of zucchini bread with cream cheese or powdered sugar just before serving․ Traditional zucchini bread with cinnamon and optional walnuts is moist and suitable for breakfast and other uses․
Grated zucchini‚ sugar‚ and vegetable oil add moisture to the batter․ Other ingredients to add include eggs and vanilla․ Dry ingredients such as flour‚ baking soda‚ baking powder‚ salt‚ and cinnamon can be whisked together in a separate bowl before being added to the wet mixture to evenly distribute these ingredients․ Chopped walnuts are an optional addition․ A 9x5-inch pan will help the final product take the shape of a loaf․ Other additions to consider include applesauce and chocolate chips․
The crust of your quick bread should be set‚ and a toothpick inserted into the center of your bread should come out clean․ Steps to avoid a tough quick bread include not overmixing dry ingredients when making quick bread batter․ After 10 minutes in the pan‚ turn the bread out onto a cooling rack to cool completely for easier slicing․
Serve hot or at room temperature with coffee‚ fruit‚ cream cheese‚ or other accompaniments‚ as suggested in the article․ Keep leftovers in an airtight container․ Slices of cold leftover quiche are a convenient option to offer or send home as portions for future meals or freezing․
Why you'll love this recipe
- One loaf of bread offers several servings․ One recipe for one loaf of bread provides bread for several days of meals and snacks without having to cook new recipes․
- The cooled bread is easier to cut and package‚ the recipe states that you let a full rack cool for easier packaging of the cut pieces․
- Freezing information is given: The website states that frozen bread baked and cooled will keep for up to three months․
- Optional walnuts can be included in or omitted from the entire recipe to satisfy different preferences among household members who eat the same bread․
- Mild heating is an appropriate way to prepare a single piece of bread because the bread has already been precooked․
- You could add cream cheese as a topping to this piece of bread for a fresh serving finish․
- The 15 minutes it takes to prepare a batch of cookies fits into your daily routine․ The 50-60 minutes it takes to bake the cookies can be used for other tasks․
Ingredients
- •2 cups grated zucchini
- •1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- •1 cup granulated sugar
- •½ cup vegetable oil
- •2 large eggs
- •1 tsp vanilla extract
- •1 tsp baking soda
- •½ tsp baking powder
- •½ tsp salt
- •1 tsp ground cinnamon
- •½ cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- 2
In a large bowl, mix together the grated zucchini, sugar, and vegetable oil.
- 3
Add the eggs and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined.
- 4
In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- 5
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- 6
If using, fold in the chopped walnuts.
- 7
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- 8
Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 9
Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
FAQ
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
180
Protein
3g
Fat
7g
Carbs
25g
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