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Moist Zucchini Bread

This zucchini bread features shredded zucchini folded into a spiced batter, creating a moist, tender loaf with a speckled green appearance. The process involves grating, squeezing excess moisture, mixing with dry ingredients, and baking until golden and fragrant, resulting in a textured crumb with a subtle vegetable sweetness.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups zucchini, grated firm, damp, excess moisture squeezed out
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 large eggs beaten until smooth
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Equipment

  • Grater
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Loaf Pan
  • Toothpick

Method
 

  1. Grate the zucchini using a box grater, then transfer it to a clean kitchen towel or paper towels and squeeze out as much excess moisture as possible. Set aside.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and sugar until the mixture is smooth and slightly frothy, about 2 minutes.
  3. Pour in the oil and continue whisking until fully incorporated and the mixture is glossy.
  4. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt to ensure even distribution of the leavening agents and spices.
  5. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a spatula, just until combined. You’ll notice a thick batter forming.
  6. Add the grated zucchini to the batter and gently fold it in, distributing evenly. The batter will turn speckled green and moist.
  7. Pour the batter into a greased or parchment-lined loaf pan, spreading it out evenly with a spatula.
  8. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the top is golden brown.
  9. Remove the loaf from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
  10. Slice once cooled and enjoy the moist, tender zucchini bread with its warm spices and speckled green crumb.