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Mom’s Secret Moist Zucchini Bread: A Classic Family Recipe

This beloved zucchini bread recipe is moist, flavorful, and perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. It uses fresh zucchini and warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg for a tender, delicious loaf.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

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

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan and set it aside.
  2. Prepare the dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. Mix the wet ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the vegetable oil, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  5. Add the zucchini: Fold in the grated zucchini and nuts (if using) until evenly distributed.
  6. Bake the bread: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Cool and serve: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Use fresh zucchini and avoid overmixing the batter for the best texture. Customize with add-ins like raisins or chocolate chips if desired.