Best Zucchini Bread Recipe

When your garden gives you a bumper crop of zucchini, make bread! One bite and you'll know why this recipe is a staff favorite!

by Farmers' Almanac Staff Updated: February 2, 2024

When your garden gives you a bumper crop of zucchini, make bread! One bite and you’ll know why this recipe is a staff favorite. Bake some for a neighbor for National Sneak Some Zucchini Onto Your Neighbor’s Porch Day, August 8th!

Courgette (zucchini) loaf cake closeup (after baking).

Best Zucchini Bread Recipe

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Course Snack

Cuisine American

Ingredients

1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. baking powder
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
1 1/2 cups shredded zucchini (about 1-2 medium zucchini)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F.
In a mixing bowl, combine oil, sugar, eggs, vanilla, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, and baking powder.
Beat on medium speed approximately 30 seconds until ingredients are blended.
Add flour and mix until moistened. Stir in nuts and zucchini.
Pour batter into a greased and floured loaf pan.
Bake approximately 65 to 75 minutes or until loaf is done.