Easy Zucchini Bread Recipe

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A classic zucchini bread recipe that’s moist, delicious, and just like grandma used to make. An easy-to-make, one-bowl zucchini bread recipe that makes 2 loaves; one for now, and one for later. It also happens to be my favorite zucchini bread recipe… ever.

Side view of Zucchini Bread loaf with cinnamon sticks and walnuts

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I’ve tried so many recipes for zucchini bread — I’ve lost track of them all. But this one is a keeper. It’s my Favorite Fresh Zucchini Bread recipe.

The first cake I ever made was a zucchini cake, and I’ll never, ever forget it. Sprinkled with cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, it was a recipe that took hours, or so it seemed.

It was awful. But I was 6.

My grandmother and I, in whose kitchen I was allowed to experiment, made my cake creation without a recipe, using only my favorite ingredients. I made a mess. The cake was inedible, to say the least. But I was hooked.

I kept making zucchini cakes until, some years later, I finally perfected them enough that my family would actually eat them.

I’ll never forget the moment when that cake, perfectly formed, perfectly baked, came out of the oven smelling like a little piece of heaven. Thus began my love of baking.

And now, all these years later… I’m still baking… with zucchini… and still loving every minute of it.

Slices of Zucchini Bread stacked on a blue and white plate

This recipe is not that cake, but the flavors are similar, and I promise it’s just as good! It’s the perfected one, not the first. Smile.

Zucchini Recipes

If you see lots of zucchini recipes at 31Daily, you now know the reason why!

You find everything from zucchini bread recipes (I think there are at least a couple), plus a Spiced Zucchini Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting, Healthy Zucchini Spice Muffins and even Double Chocolate Zucchini Muffins.

But it isn’t all bread, muffins, and treats. You will also find several zucchini pasta recipes, risotto, frittata, Zucchini Corn Chowder, and so many more recipes that I can’t remember off the top of my head.

Top view of sliced Zucchini Bread loaf with fresh zucchini in the background

Zucchini Bread Ingredients

The exact measurements are in the recipe card at the bottom of this post. This is an overview of the ingredients you will need:

Large eggs
Granulated sugar
Cooking oil
Zucchini
Vanilla extract
All-purpose flour
Baking soda + baking powder + salt
Spices: ground cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and nutmeg
Chopped walnuts: completely optional, but my grandmother always added them, so I do, too.

Kitchen Tools Needed

This is a one bowl, quick fix, zucchini bread recipe that relies on very few kitchen tools. Here is what you need:

Box grater for shredding zucchini (or the grating attachment on a stand mixer or food processor)
Mixing bowl
Spatula
Measuring cups and spoons
Two 8 1/2 x 4 1/2-inch loaf pans

Top view of ingredients for Zucchini Bread

How to Make Zucchini Bread

Step-by-step instructions are in the recipe card at the bottom of this post. Here is a brief overview of the steps.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and coat loaf pans with cooking spray.
Shred zucchini.
Wet ingredients: Mix together sugar, oil, zucchini, and vanilla.
Combine the dry ingredients in a large bowl with the wet ingredients and fold them into the zucchini mixture.
Transfer to the prepared pans.
Bake for 45 to 55 minutes, or until a wooden toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Zucchini Bread Questions

Do you peel the zucchini?

You don’t need to peel the zucchini as it almost melts into the bread as it bakes. Plus, it brings a nice color to the baked zucchini bread.

How much zucchini do I need for Zucchini Bread?

You will need 3 cups of shredded zucchini. Two to three medium-size zucchini should result in about 3 cups. If you have a little extra, it isn’t a problem to add it in!

Do you grate the zucchini for Zucchini Bread?

Yes! Use the largest holes on a box grater for this bread. It will be noticeable in the crumb after it’s baked. If you want the zucchini to disappear, use the smaller holes on the box grater.

Should you squeeze the shredded zucchini before baking?

No. Do not squeeze excess moisture from the zucchini before adding it to the bread batter. The moisture helps keep the zucchini bread soft and delicious.

How else can you shred zucchini?

You can also use a food processor to shred zucchini for bread. Use the grating disc and cut off the ends of the zucchini before quartering the squash. It’s then easy to push through the processor.

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