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Zucchini Bread - easy, moist, and the BEST zucchini bread loaded with walnuts and crumb topping of cinnamon and butter. Quick and fool proof recipe!
Contributor: Baked by Joanna
I am always a fan of quick breads, namely those that feature walnuts, one of my favorite nuts.
So my rendition of Zucchini Bread was simply all I needed to feed my craving for something sweet that takes no time to rise.
Filled with warm spices, this bread incorporates finely grated shreds of zucchini.
I prefer a finer grate because when mixing, there’s more to go around.
Additionally, it extracts more juices, which I also add to the batter.
This keeps the bread from drying out while baking.
And if it wasn’t enough, I had to add a crumb topping.
It’s like sprinkles on a cupcake, possibly not neccessary, but it makes the dish taste a million times better.
My crumb topping is a simple mix of brown sugar, flour, cinnamon and butter.
I also incorporate oats for more crunch and heartiness.
How To Make Zucchini Bread
Preheat your oven to 325°F (162°C) and give two 8×4-inch pans a good spray with nonstick spray.
In your stand mixer, toss in the eggs, oil, sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat it all together on medium speed using the paddle attachment.
Next, add the salt, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Mix it all up until it’s nicely combined. Then, gradually add the flour in thirds, and be sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl so everything gets mixed in evenly.
Now, toss in the zucchini and walnuts and give it a good stir until everything is mixed in nicely.
Divide the batter between the two pans and pop them in the oven. Bake for about an hour, or until a toothpick comes out clean when you stick it in the center.
While the bread’s baking, make the crumb topping. Just toss all the ingredients in a bowl and use your hands to mix them until you get those nice big crumbs. After the bread has been baking for about 15 minutes, sprinkle the crumbs evenly over the top of each loaf. Then, pop it back in the oven to finish baking.
Let the bread chill on the counter for about 20 minutes so it can cool down a bit. After that, take it out of the pan and let it cool completely on a wire rack.
Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe is only 377 calories per serving.
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Zucchini Bread
Ingredients
Bread Ingredients:
- 3 eggs
- 1 1/4 cups vegetable oil
- 2 1/4 cups white sugar
- 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 zucchinis, finely grated
- 1 cup walnuts, chopped
Crumb Topping Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup old fashioned oats
- 1/2 cup dark brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, diced small and chilled
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (162°C) and coat two 8 x 4-inch (20 cm x 10 cm) pans with nonstick spray.
- In a stand mixer, beat the eggs, oil, sugar, and vanilla extract on medium speed using the paddle attachment.
- Add the salt, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg, and mix until thoroughly incorporated. Then, mix in the flour in thirds, scraping down the bowl as needed to ensure the ingredients are well combined.
- Stir in the zucchini and walnuts until well combined.
- Divide the batter evenly between the two pans and bake for 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- After placing the bread in the oven, prepare the crumb topping by combining all the ingredients in a bowl and mixing with your hands until large crumbles form. Once the bread has baked for 15 minutes, divide the crumbs evenly and scatter them over the top of each pan of bread. Continue baking.
- Allow the bread to rest on the counter for 20 minutes before removing it from the pan and cooling completely on a wire rack.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Hi, I’m just wondering what to substitute the flour with if I have gluten intolerance? Is almond meal or buckwheat flour ok? Also brown sugar rather than white sugar? Thanks!
Hi there, I’m wondering if this recipe will stl l work out without using a mixer? I don’t have one.
Thank you!
This is my family’s favorite too. For another layer of flavor, instead of using all vanilla extract, I substitute 1 tsp of the vanilla with 1 tsp of lemon extract. It is divine.
Sometimes, I also sub half of the zuke amount with coarsely grated carrot. It is equally delicious and nutritious!
Somehow, I wasn’t expecting a zucchini bread recipe on your site. But who doesn’t like (need?!?) a good crumb topping. With butter. Lots and lots of real butter. They used to call me butter boy. Zucchini bread is the best. It can even be a meal replacement.
Tom – haha, yes this recipe is contributed by my contributor, but why not? :)