Mom's Zucchini Bread

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This zucchini bread is really, really good and moist — my kids eat it as quickly as I can make it! This recipe makes two loaves but it freezes well and will keep in the refrigerator for weeks.

Submitted by Vicki Monte
Updated on September 17, 2024
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Additional Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Servings:
24
Yield:
2 (8x4-inch) loaves
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 24 servings

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

  • 3 large eggs

  • 1 cup vegetable oil

  • 2 ¼ cups white sugar

  • 3 teaspoons vanilla extract

  • 2 cups grated zucchini

  • 1 cup chopped walnuts

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour two 8x4-inch pans.

    Ingredients to make mom's zucchini bread

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  2. Sift flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon together in a large bowl.

    A mesh sifter with flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon set over a mixing bowl

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  3. Beat eggs, oil, sugar, and vanilla together in a separate large bowl with an electric mixer until combined; add flour mixture and beat well.

    A large bowl of batter

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  4. Stir in zucchini and walnuts until well combined.

    A large bowl of zucchini bread batter

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  5. Pour batter into the prepared pans.

    Two loaf baking pans with zucchini bread batter

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  6. Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 40 to 60 minutes. Cool in the pans on a wire rack for 20 minutes.

    Two loaf pans with baked zucchini bread resting on a wire cooling rack

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  7. Run a table knife around the edges to loosen. Invert carefully onto a wire rack and let cool completely.

    A sliced loaf of mom's zucchini bread on a cutting board

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

256 Calories
13g Fat
32g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 24
Calories 256
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13g 17%
Saturated Fat 1g 6%
Cholesterol 23mg 8%
Sodium 171mg 7%
Total Carbohydrate 32g 12%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 19g
Protein 3g 7%
Vitamin C 2mg 3%
Calcium 29mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 96mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.