Description
Mom’s Zucchini Bread is a classic recipe that combines the moistness of shredded zucchini with the warm flavors of cinnamon and walnuts, making it a delightful treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon or to taste
Wet Ingredients:
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 2 1/4 cups white sugar
- 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups shredded zucchini
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C) and grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, oil, sugar, and vanilla until well blended. Stir in the zucchini.
- Combine and bake: Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring just until blended. Fold in the walnuts. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 60-70 minutes.
- Cool and serve: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
- You can add a cream cheese frosting for a sweeter version of this bread.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of cinnamon and walnuts to suit your taste preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg