Moist Zucchini Bread with Cinnamon (Printable)

Moist, tender loaf bursting with fresh shredded zucchini, aromatic cinnamon, and toasted nuts for a satisfying homemade treat.

# Ingredient List:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
06 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

→ Wet Ingredients

07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
09 - 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
10 - 1/2 cup vegetable oil
11 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
12 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

→ Add-ins

13 - 2 cups zucchini, grated and squeezed of excess moisture
14 - 3/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

# How To Make:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg until well blended.
03 - In a large bowl, beat eggs, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until well combined. Add oil, melted butter, and vanilla; mix until smooth.
04 - Stir the grated zucchini into the wet mixture until evenly distributed.
05 - Gradually fold in the dry ingredients until just combined; do not overmix to maintain tender texture.
06 - Gently fold in chopped walnuts or pecans until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
07 - Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula for even baking.
08 - Bake for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
09 - Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • It transforms that overwhelming garden zucchini into something you will genuinely crave
  • The texture is incredibly moist without being heavy or dense like some quick breads
02 -
  • Squeezing excess moisture from your grated zucchini is the single most important step for texture
  • The bread is done when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs, not completely dry
03 -
  • Grate your zucchini on the large holes of your box grater for better texture throughout the bread
  • Let the batter rest for 10 minutes before baking; this gives the flour time to hydrate fully
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