My Best Zucchini Bread
π Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
π Prep Time: 20 minutes
π Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Description: Dive into the delightful world of homemade baking with this incredibly delicious My Best Zucchini Bread recipe, straight from lovewithrecipes.com. Bursting with wholesome flavors and hearty ingredients, this zucchini bread is the perfect addition to any meal or snack time!
Recipe Category: Quick Breads
Keywords: Breads, Lunch/Snacks, Grains, Fruit, Vegetable, Nuts, Kid Friendly, Potluck, Weeknight, For Large Groups, Oven, Less than 4 Hours, Easy, Inexpensive
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 251.7
- Fat Content: 13.1g
- Saturated Fat Content: 1.7g
- Cholesterol Content: 23.2mg
- Sodium Content: 221.2mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 31.3g
- Fiber Content: 1g
- Sugar Content: 17.4g
- Protein Content: 3.3g
Servings: 24
Yield: 2 loaves
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 2 cups | Sugar |
| 1 cup | Vegetable oil |
| 3 | Eggs |
| 2 tsp | Vanilla extract |
| 2 cups | Grated zucchini |
| 1 cup | Unsweetened applesauce |
| 1/2 cup | Orange juice |
| 3 cups | All-purpose flour |
| 2 tsp | Baking soda |
| 1 1/2 tsp | Baking powder |
| 1 tsp | Salt |
| 1/2 tsp | Ground nutmeg |
| 1 tsp | Ground cinnamon |
| 1 cup | Chopped walnuts |
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350Β°F (175Β°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Beat the mixture until it is well blended and smooth.
- Stir in the grated zucchini, unsweetened applesauce, and orange juice until thoroughly combined.
- In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, ground nutmeg, and ground cinnamon.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the zucchini mixture, stirring well after each addition to ensure a smooth batter.
- Gently fold in the chopped walnuts until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Grease and flour two 9-inch loaf pans, then pour the batter evenly into each prepared pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaves comes out clean.
- Allow the loaves to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Slice and serve your delicious zucchini bread either warm or at room temperature, and enjoy every moist and flavorful bite!
This zucchini bread is not only incredibly tasty but also a great way to sneak some extra veggies into your diet. Whether you’re serving it for breakfast, as a snack, or as a sweet treat at your next gathering, it’s sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So go ahead, bake up a batch of this My Best Zucchini Bread and spread the joy of homemade goodness! ππ₯π
