Moist Cinnamon Zucchini Bread (Printable)

A moist, cinnamon-spiced loaf loaded with shredded zucchini and crunchy walnuts. Ready in just over an hour for a wholesome breakfast or snack.

# What You'll 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

→ 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 excess moisture squeezed out
14 - 3/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

# How To Make It:

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 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 the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Do not overmix.
06 - Gently fold in the chopped walnuts or pecans until evenly dispersed.
07 - Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top evenly.
08 - Bake for 50 to 55 minutes, 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 Tips:

01 -
  • The texture is incredibly moist without being dense or heavy
  • It uses up that overwhelming zucchini harvest in the most delicious way possible
02 -
  • Squeezing the moisture from your grated zucchini is absolutely crucial or your bread will be gummy
  • Overmixing once you add the dry ingredients will make the bread tough instead of tender
03 -
  • Room temperature ingredients blend better and create a more uniform texture
  • Letting the bread cool completely before slicing prevents it from crumbling
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