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Home » Desserts » Muffins & Sweet Breads » Classic Zucchini Bread

Classic Zucchini Bread

By: Rosemary Published: July 16, 2022 Updated on: August 23, 2022

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This Classic Zucchini Bread is easy and delicious. You don’t even need a mixer! Perfect when you have an overload of zucchini from the garden or just because. It’s perfect as a breakfast or even snack bread.

Zucchini bread on a wire rack with 4 slices cut.

I remember baking this for my father-in-law and he couldn’t believe it was made with zucchinis. He is not a big sweet lover so this was perfect for him. I hope you like it too!

Table of Contents

  • Recipe Ingredients
  • Why use room temperature ingredients?
  • How to make it
  • How to stir just until moistened
  • Is zucchini healthy?
  • Do I need to peel it first?
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  • What does zucchini do in baked goods?
  • How to store it
  • How to freeze zucchini bread
    • More Delicious Zucchini Recipes to try!
  • Classic Zucchini Loaf
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    • Instructions 
    • Video
    • Notes
    • Nutrition

Recipe Ingredients

  • Flour
  • Granulated Sugar
  • Baking Powder
  • Salt
  • Eggs
  • Vegetable Oil
  • Zucchini – grated

Why use room temperature ingredients?

Using room temperature ingredients makes any baked good even better, because ingredients will combine better to form a velvety batter which creates a moister taster cake or sweet bread.

Zucchini bread on a wire rack.

How to make it

In a medium bowl beat the eggs slightly with a fork, stir in oil and shredded zucchini. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Stir the liquid mixture into the dry mixture just until moistened.

ingredients to make zucchini loaf

Spoon into loaf pan. Bake for approximately 1 hour . Let the bread cool in the pan for about 5 minutes then move to a wire rack to completely cook, this will keep the bread from becoming soggy. Sprinkle with Powdered Sugar if desired before serving.

zucchini loaf in pan before baking

This zucchini loaf recipe was given to me by my mother and every year that I make it I think it gets better and better. It is so easy and don’t forget you never squeeze the moisture out of the zucchini.

It is so moist and delicious.

How to stir just until moistened

Although I always had a problem with the “mix only until moistened”, I would always over mix, I guess my brain was telling me the batter had to be smooth.

But when you stir some breads such as this one or even muffin batter until it is smooth, your baked good will become tough. So what I do is I stir 15-16 times and that’s it, and I mean that is it! Don’t worry about the batter lumps, they really do disappear when baked. And you will have soft, delicious breads and muffins.

Is zucchini healthy?

Zucchini can help with improving digestion to a lower risk of heart disease. Zucchini may help keeping your bones, thyroid, and prostate healthy.

Do I need to peel it first?

You can if you want but really there is no need to. The taste and texture is the same with or without.

Sweet bread on a wire rack.
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    What does zucchini do in baked goods?

    In baking, it is an ingredient similar to bananas or applesauce. It adds the perfect texture and moistness. It also helps to add good nutrition to your cakes and breads. Zucchini has a very mild flavour which makes it perfect paired with everything from cinnamon, nuts to chocolate.

    How to store it

    The baked cooled bread should be wrapped well and can be stored at room temperature. It will keep for up to 3-4 days. It can also be stored in the fridge for up to a week.

    How to freeze zucchini bread

    Wrap the completely cooled bread in plastic wrap and then foil. Place in a freezer safe bag or container and freeze for up to 3 months.

    When I make this zucchini loaf I usually make it plain because as they say less is more and in this case it is so true. Although if you wish you could add some nuts or even some dark chocolate chips.

    This is the perfect partner with a cup of coffee or tea, great for breakfast or an afternoon snack. The perfect zucchini loaf,  fast easy and so tasty. Give it a try. Enjoy!

    Zucchini bread with 4 slices cut.

    More Delicious Zucchini Recipes to try!

    • Creamy Italian Zucchini Risotto
    • Italian Marinated Zucchini
    • Zucchini Patties
    • Zucchini Cake Donuts with Light Cream Cheese Glaze
    • Italian Stuffed Zucchini Flowers
    Zucchini bread cut.

    Classic Zucchini Loaf

    Rosemary Molloy
    Classic Zucchini Loaf is a simple, easy and delicious zucchini bread. Perfect for Breakfast, snack or even dessert. Everyone will love it.
    4.26 from 31 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 1 hr
    Total Time 1 hr 15 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 10 servings
    Calories 204 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 1 1/2 cups flour
    • 3/4 cups sugar
    • 2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 2 large eggs (room temperature)
    • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
    • 1 cup grated zucchini (approximately 1 medium zucchini do not squeeze out liquid from the zucchini) (room temperature)

    Instructions
     

    • Pre heat oven to 350F (180C). Grease a 9 inch (22 cm) loaf pan.
    • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.
    • In a medium bowl beat eggs slightly with a fork, stir in oil and zucchini and combine. Stir the egg mixture into the flour mixture and stir just until moistened. Do about 15-16 stirs. The batter will be lumpy do not over stir.
    • Spoon the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for approximately 50-60 minutes, check for doneness with a toothpick. Let the bread cool in the pan for about 5-8 minutes then move to a wire rack to completely cool, this will keep the bread from becoming soggy on the bottom. Sprinkle with Powdered Sugar if desired before serving. Enjoy.

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    Notes

    For room temperature ingredients remove from the fridge approximately 60 minutes before using.
    To store the cooled bread, wrap it in plastic wrap or foil, it can be stored at room temperature. It will keep for up to 3-4 days. It can also be stored in the fridge for up to a week.
    To freeze the bread, wrap the completely cooled bread in plastic wrap and then foil. Place in a freezer safe bag or container and freeze for up to 3 months.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 204kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 32mgSodium: 131mgPotassium: 155mgSugar: 15gVitamin A: 70IUVitamin C: 2.2mgCalcium: 49mgIron: 1.2mg
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      1. Merryn says

        July 26, 2022 at 4:41 am

        5 stars
        This is lovely truly lovely. Light not too sweet. Lovely
        I made a second one but was a little dhort on zuchinni so threw in some grated carrot. ….. so so good
        Thank you for your recipes
        Merryn

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        • Rosemary says

          July 26, 2022 at 7:01 pm

          Hi Merryn, thanks so much so glad you liked it and the recipes. Take care.

          Reply
      2. Eleni Stephanou says

        March 22, 2021 at 11:45 am

        5 stars
        Very easy and very tasty!

        Reply
        • Rosemary says

          March 23, 2021 at 6:57 pm

          Hi Eleni, thanks so much, glad you enjoyed it.

          Reply
      3. Jessie says

        June 18, 2020 at 4:39 pm

        5 stars
        I made it with lemon-infused olive oil and added a carrot that had gotten too lonely in my vegetable drawer with a tablespoon of maple syrup. It was amazing! Thank you for the recipe!

        Reply
        • Rosemary says

          June 18, 2020 at 5:34 pm

          Hi Jessie, thanks so much, great idea. Take care.

          Reply
      4. Jessica says

        August 12, 2019 at 12:45 am

        5 stars
        Great recipe! Mine turned out amazing!

        Reply
        • Rosemary says

          August 12, 2019 at 5:59 pm

          Hi Jessica, thanks so much, so glad you liked it.

          Reply
      5. hilary dyce says

        February 21, 2019 at 9:21 am

        5 stars
        Made this today with a glut of courgettes, confess I threw in a handful of walnuts but agree that left as the recipe stated would have been perfect. Thank you for the recipe, a keeper

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        • Rosemary says

          February 21, 2019 at 8:21 pm

          Hi Hilary, thanks so much, so glad you like it.

          Reply
      6. Noreen Schaan says

        September 21, 2018 at 1:12 am

        5 stars
        I made this recipe for Zucchini Bread other than my usual tried and true recipe I’ve made each year at harvest time. I tried this recipe that I found online because I couldn’t find my recipe book for all the “favorites” I have ALWAYS baked each year because I have a very picky eater ( my hubby Lance) that expects the same thing each time I make anything. Forget about ” new” recipes. But I snuck this one by him and all he said was ” I thought you peeled off the skins of the zucchini?” I just laughed and thought to myself that your recipe is now going into my ” favorites ” recipe book and I will definitely be using it from now on ! Thank you so much for the easy ” Classic Zucchini Loaf” recipe. It will be used each year in our home at harvest time to make these yummy desserts . B

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        • Rosemary says

          September 22, 2018 at 2:41 am

          Hi Noreen thanks so much and so glad it has become one of your favourites. Glad your husband liked it too. Have a great weekend.

          Reply
      7. Janka Kamps says

        July 25, 2018 at 8:15 pm

        5 stars
        Easy to make, moist and delicious.

        Reply
        • Rosemary says

          July 26, 2018 at 3:10 pm

          Hi Janka, thanks so much, so glad you enjoyed it.

          Reply
      8. Ann says

        August 6, 2017 at 12:56 am

        5 stars
        I love Zucchini Bread and this was delicious.

        Reply

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