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–+ servings
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 50 minutes
Total: 1 hour

One Perfect Loaf of Zucchini Bread

Moist, tender, vanilla- and cinnamon-scented, zucchini bread of your dreams! Stir it up in one bowl, and bake it on one loaf pan. It couldn't be easier!
Yield: 10

Ingredients

  • 2 cups finely shredded zucchini about 3/4 pound, or two medium zucchini
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup vegetable oil or canola oil
  • 1 and 1/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour 250 grams
  • 1 teaspoon fine-grain sea salt table salt is fine too
  • 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Equipment

  • 1 standard-size loaf pan Approx. 8.5" x 4.5:

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a standard size, 8.5" x 4.5" loaf pan with non-stick spray.
  • To a large mixing bowl, add the zucchini, eggs, and oil. Whisk until blended (make sure the egg is well incorporated). Stir in the sugar and vanilla extract.
  • Set a fine-mesh sieve over the bowl and add the flour, salt, baking soda, and cinnamon. Sift the dry ingredients over the wet ingredients. (If you do not have a sieve, I recommend mixing the dry ingredients in a separate bowl, then adding them to the wet ingredients). Using a spatula or wooden spoon, mix ingredients just until well incorporated.
  • Pour batter into the loaf pan and tap the pan on the countertop to help the batter evenly distribute.
  • Place in oven and bake just until the middle is set and a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean, 45-55 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and let cool in the pan until easy to handle, about 15 minutes. Use a butter knife to loosen the sides and release the loaf from the pan. Set on a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Wrap cooled loaf in plastic wrap to store.
  • I think zucchini bread is best the next day, after it's been wrapped for at least a few hours.

Nutrition Facts

Calories: 356kcal, Carbohydrates: 45g, Protein: 4g, Fat: 18g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g, Monounsaturated Fat: 11g, Trans Fat: 0.1g, Cholesterol: 33mg, Sodium: 412mg, Potassium: 107mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 26g, Vitamin A: 98IU, Vitamin C: 4mg, Calcium: 17mg, Iron: 1mg