Moist Zucchini Bread Cinnamon Nuts (Printable Version)

A moist, spiced quick bread loaded with shredded zucchini, cinnamon, and nuts for a wholesome breakfast or snack.

# What You Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
06 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

→ Wet Ingredients

07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
09 - 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
10 - 1/2 cup vegetable oil
11 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
12 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

→ Add-ins

13 - 2 cups zucchini, grated and excess moisture squeezed out
14 - 3/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

# How to Make:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg until well blended.
03 - In a large bowl, beat eggs, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until combined. Add oil, melted butter, and vanilla; mix until smooth.
04 - Stir the grated zucchini into the wet mixture until evenly distributed.
05 - Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Do not overmix.
06 - Gently fold chopped walnuts or pecans into the batter.
07 - Transfer batter to the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top evenly.
08 - Bake for 50 to 55 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
09 - Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The combination of oil and melted butter creates an incredibly moist crumb that stays fresh for days
  • Cinnamon and nutmeg give it that cozy, spiced warmth that makes it impossible to stop at one slice
02 -
  • That step about squeezing moisture from your zucchini isn't optional, I learned this the hard way with a loaf that took 90 minutes to bake and still came out gummy
  • Your bread is done when a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs, not completely clean, because it continues cooking as it cools
03 -
  • Grate your zucchini on the large holes of a box grater rather than using a food processor, which can make it too watery
  • Room temperature ingredients come together more smoothly and create a more even texture in the finished bread
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