Description
Zucchini bread that turns out soft, moist, and full of warm spice flavor. Perfect as a grab-and-go snack or sweet breakfast, with optional chocolate chips and nuts for extra texture.
Ingredients
2 cups all purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon cardamom (optional)
2 cups shredded zucchini (about 12 ounces)
1/2 cup butter (melted)
1/4 cup neutral oil
3/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
1/4 cup sour cream
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 cup chocolate chips (optional)
3/4 cup toasted walnuts or pecans (optional)
1 tablespoon sugar for topping
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare a 9×5 inch loaf pan
2. Toast nuts if using, then set aside
3. Mix all dry ingredients in a medium bowl
4. Melt butter and mix with oil, brown sugar, sour cream, eggs, and vanilla
5. Shred zucchini and blot excess moisture
6. Combine zucchini with dry ingredients
7. Add dry mixture to wet ingredients and mix gently
8. Fold in chocolate chips or nuts if using
9. Pour batter into prepared pan and top with sugar
10. Bake for 60–80 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean
11. Cool in pan briefly, then transfer to a rack to cool completely
Notes
Blot zucchini to prevent a gummy texture
Do not overmix the batter
Cover with foil if the top browns too quickly
Store at room temperature for up to 5 days
Freeze for up to 3 months for longer storage
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60-80 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: Zucchini Bread, Moist Zucchini Bread, Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread, Easy Baking Recipes, Grab-and-go Snacks