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Best Ever Moist Zucchini Bread

A moist and flavorful zucchini bread that is perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, easily made with a handful of ingredients.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups grated zucchini About 1 medium zucchini, ensure to wash and thoroughly drain.
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans Optional.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  2. Grate the zucchini and wring it out using a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth to remove excess liquid.
Mix Wet Ingredients
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vegetable oil until blended.
  2. Add the eggs one at a time, whisking after each addition, followed by the vanilla extract.
Combine Dry Ingredients
  1. In a medium bowl, mix together all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg until just combined.
Combine Everything
  1. Slowly mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  2. Fold in the grated zucchini and nuts if using.
Bake
  1. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  2. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  3. Let the loaf cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Serve warm with cream cheese or honey. For storage, keep at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 3 days, refrigerate for up to a week, or freeze individual slices for longer storage. Reheat by wrapping slices in foil and warming in the oven.