Ultimate Zucchini Bread
Ingredients
- 2 cgrated
packed zucchini, not wrung out, grated on the large holes of a box grater
- 2 largeeggs
- ⅝ cof a neutral oil
olive oil, or melted unsalted butter, i use safflower
- ½ cpacked dark brown sugar
- ½ cgranulated sugar
- 1 tspvanilla extract
- 1 tspfine sea or table salt
- 1 ¼ tspground cinnamon
- ⅛ tspground or freshly grated nutmeg
- ¾ tspbaking soda
- ½ tspbaking powder
- 2 call-purpose flour
- 2 tbspraw or turbinado sugar
Directions
- 1
Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly coat a 6-cup or 9×5-inch loaf pan with nonstick spray. Place grated zucchini in a large bowl and add oil, eggs, sugars, vanilla, and salt. Use a fork to mix until combined. Sprinkle cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, and baking powder over surface of batter and mix until combined — and then, for extra security that the ingredients are well-dispersed, give it 10 extra stirs. Add flour and mix until just combined. Pour into prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Sprinkle with the raw or turbinado sugar — don’t skimp. Bake for 55 to 60 minutes, until a toothpick or tester inserted into the middle cake but also into the top of the cake, closer to the dome, comes out batter-free.
- 2
Let cool completely in the pan. Leave in pan, unwrapped, overnight or 24 hours, until removing (carefully, so not to ruin flaky lid) and serving in slices. Zucchini bread keeps for 4 to 5 days at room temperature. I wrap only the cut end of the cake in foil, and return it to the baking pan, leaving the top exposed so that it stays crunchy.
Ultimate Zucchini Bread
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About this Recipe
Searching for a zucchini bread that's moist, flavorful, and truly lives up to its name? This Ultimate Zucchini Bread recipe delivers a tender crumb and rich spice notes, making it a perfect everyday cake or summer treat.
This recipe stands out by embracing the zucchini's natural moisture, incorporating two types of sugar for depth, and balancing warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. It creates a wonderfully rich texture and balanced sweetness, moving beyond basic quick bread into something truly special.
Prepare for a truly comforting slice of quick bread. You'll find a beautifully moist interior, speckled with fresh zucchini, yet without any hint of sogginess. The combination of dark brown sugar and granulated sugar lends a complex, caramel-like sweetness, beautifully complemented by the warming notes of cinnamon and nutmeg. It's substantial enough to feel like a treat, yet light enough for any time of day.
While designed for perfection, you can easily adapt this zucchini bread. You have the flexibility to choose between a neutral oil (like safflower), olive oil, or melted unsalted butter to achieve your desired flavor profile and richness. For an added layer of texture, consider folding in a handful of chocolate chips or chopped nuts, though the recipe shines perfectly as is.
This Ultimate Zucchini Bread is ideal for a leisurely breakfast, an afternoon snack with coffee, or a delightful dessert. Serve it warm for an extra comforting experience, perhaps with a simple pat of butter.