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Old Fashioned Zucchini Bread: A Classic Moist Homemade Recipe

This old-fashioned zucchini bread is a timeless recipe that is moist, tender, and bursting with sweet cinnamon flavor. Perfect for breakfast, a snack, or dessert, it's sure to become a family favorite.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 380
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 1/4 cups white sugar
  • 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups grated zucchini
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease and flour two 8x4-inch loaf pans.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, baking powder, soda, and cinnamon.
  3. Beat eggs: In another bowl, beat eggs until light and frothy. Mix in oil, sugar, and vanilla. Stir in zucchini.
  4. Combine mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Fold in nuts if using.
  5. Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pans. Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  6. Cool: Allow the bread to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Use freshly grated zucchini for best results. Customize with add-ins like raisins, chocolate chips, or dried cranberries. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.