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The Ultimate Moist & Easy Zucchini Bread

Close-up of two slices of moist zucchini bread packed with shredded zucchini and chocolate chips, served on a small plate.
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Make the best homemade zucchini bread that stays perfectly moist and tender. This easy recipe uses simple ingredients and is perfect for using up garden zucchini surplus.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 cups grated zucchini, un-squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup chocolate chips (optional)
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vegetable oil until combined. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix gently with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Fold in the grated zucchini. Remember, do not squeeze the moisture out of the zucchini; this is the secret to a moist quick bread.
  6. If using, fold in the chocolate chips and walnuts.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  8. Bake for 55 to 65 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before turning it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Do not squeeze the grated zucchini. The natural moisture keeps this bread soft and tender for days.
  • This bread freezes well. Wrap the cooled loaf tightly in plastic wrap and then foil. It keeps for up to three months.
  • For a bakery style loaf, you can top the batter with a simple cinnamon streusel before baking.
  • This recipe makes one loaf, but you can easily double the ingredients to make two loaves, perfect for sharing or freezing.

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