Classic Zucchini Nut Bread
📜 Collection: UK2 | ✍️ Attribution: Unknown | 📂 Category: Bread A classic, moist zucchini bread loaded with warm cinnamon, crunchy nuts, and sweet raisins. This recipe makes two delicious loaves, perfect for sharing or freezing.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 mins | 1 hour | 10 mins | 2 loaves |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Two 8x5 inch loaf pans
- Large mixing bowl
- Separate mixing bowl
- Wire cooling rack
Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Eggs | Large |
| 1 Cup | Vegetable Oil | None |
| 1 1/2 Cups | Sugar | None |
| 2 Cups | Zucchini | Grated and well-drained, from 3 medium |
| 2 Teaspoons | Vanilla Extract | None |
| 3 Cups | Flour | Sifted |
| 1/4 Teaspoon | Baking Powder | None |
| 1 Teaspoon | Baking Soda | None |
| 3 Teaspoons | Cinnamon | None |
| 1 Teaspoon | Salt | None |
| 1 Cup | Raisins | None |
| 1 Cup | Chopped Nuts | Walnuts or pecans recommended |
Instructions
Step 1: Prep and Wet Ingredients
- Preheat your oven to 375°F. Grease and flour two 8x5 inch loaf pans.
- In a large bowl, beat the 3 eggs. Stir in the 1 cup vegetable oil, 1 1/2 cups sugar, 2 cups zucchini, and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract until well combined.
Step 2: Combine and Bake
- In a separate bowl, sift together the 3 cups flour, 1/4 teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 3 teaspoons cinnamon, and 1 teaspoon salt.
- Add the dry ingredients to the zucchini mixture and stir until just well blended, being careful not to overmix.
- Stir in the 1 cup raisins and 1 cup chopped nuts.
- Spoon the batter evenly into the two prepared loaf pans.
- Bake for 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaves comes out clean and the top is golden brown.
- Cool the bread in the pans for 10 minutes before removing them to a wire rack to cool completely.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Store sealed tightly in plastic wrap at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze the extra loaf for up to 3 months.
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