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K.C.'s Zucchini Bread

This zucchini bread has the perfect balance of sweet and spice with a soft, tender crumb that keeps you coming back for another slice. It's easy to make and a great way to use up the summer harvest — or that shredded zucchini you stashed in the freezer. Great for breakfast, an after-school snack, or when the nighttime snack monster comes calling!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Servings: 24 Servings (2 8-inch loaves)
Author: Carlee

Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 2¼ cups white sugar
  • 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups grated zucchini

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 325°F and grease two 8×4-inch loaf pans.
  • In a bowl, whisk together the 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon, ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg, and ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together 3 eggs, 1 cup vegetable oil, 2¼ cups white sugar and 3 teaspoons vanilla extract.
  • Stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  • Fold in 2 cups grated zucchini and any moisture from grating it until a uniform batter is formed. Spoon the mixture into prepared pans
  • Bake for 45-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the loaf comes out clean. Cool in pan for 15 minutes and then turn out and cool completely on a wire rack.
  • This bread freezes beautifully if you want to eat one now and save one for later. Just wrap it in plastic wrap and place in a freezer bag before putting it in the freezer.

Notes

  • Feel free to stir a half cup of chocolate chips and/or  chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans into the batter if desired.
  • The bread is great on its own, but is extra special with a little bit of room temperature butter spread over a slice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 221kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 169mg | Potassium: 54mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 51IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg
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