Moist Zucchini Cinnamon Bread (Printable version)

Moist quick bread with shredded zucchini, cinnamon, and crunchy nuts, ideal for morning or snack time.

# What You Need:

→ 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 (optional)

→ Wet Ingredients

07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
09 - 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
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 shredded zucchini, excess moisture removed
14 - 3/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

# Step-by-step guide:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a medium bowl.
03 - In a large bowl, beat the eggs with granulated and brown sugars until well combined. Stir in vegetable oil, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
04 - Fold the shredded zucchini into the wet mixture evenly.
05 - Gradually fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
06 - Gently fold in the chopped walnuts or pecans.
07 - Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the surface.
08 - Bake for 50 to 55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
09 - Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely prior to slicing.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It tastes indulgent and rich despite hiding a full two cups of vegetables in there.
  • Your kitchen will smell so good while it bakes that neighbors might actually show up at your door.
  • One loaf stretches through lazy breakfasts and impromptu snacking for days.
02 -
  • Squeezing the zucchini is absolutely essential—if you skip this step, you'll end up with a sunken, soggy loaf that disappoints no matter how perfect everything else is.
  • Folding, not stirring, keeps the crumb tender and light; aggressive mixing develops gluten and makes the bread tough and dense.
03 -
  • If you have time, lightly toast your chopped nuts before folding them in; it brings out their flavor and adds a subtle depth that makes people ask what you did differently.
  • Don't waste fancy ingredients here—all-purpose flour and vegetable oil work just as well as anything fancier, so save your splurges for things that matter more.
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