My Go-To Zucchini Bread Recipe

I have been using the same zucchini bread recipe for years; it's an old favorite I found in a Betty Crocker cookbook eons ago and while I often try other recipes this is the one I always come back to.  I do like to mix it up a bit though adding things like nuts, chips (butterscotch, cinnamon, or dark chocolate are my favorites!), or even a cinnamon streusel topping. I have tweaked it just a bit over the years and will give you both my version and Betty's original.



We got 4 small zucchinis in our last Misfit Markets box and I just knew I wanted to make up some zucchini bread with them. So I shredded the zucchini using my food processor and set aside 3 cups; freezing the rest.

Ingredients (makes 2 breads):

3 cups shredded zucchini (summer squash works well too)
1 2/3 cup granulated sugar
2/3 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 large eggs
3 cup all purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (I like to use 1 1/2 teaspoons)
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
I like to add a pinch of ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup mix-ins; chocolate chips, nuts, raisins-- this time I left it plain.

Heat oven to 350 and make sure the top of the loaf pans will be in the center of the oven.  Grease the bottom of two loaf pans with vegetable shortening or line with parchment paper.

Mix zucchini, sugar, oil, vanilla, and eggs together in the bowl of the stand mixer (or a large bowl).  Add in remaining ingredients.

Divide batter evenly between loaf pans and bake for an hour or until a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean.

Cool in the pans on a wire rack for 10 minutes before using a knife to loosen them.  Allow them to cool to room temperature before storing in an air tight container.



I typically keep one loaf out for us to enjoy and freeze the other for later.  It's delicious warmed up with a little butter, served room temperature with some whipped cream cheese, or even eaten plain.



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Comments

  1. CherylMay 18, 2020 at 6:19 AM

    This looks yummy. I'm growing zucchini and summer squashes this year. Will have to give this recipe a go. Thank you for sharing. #mmbc

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  2. HollyMay 18, 2020 at 7:43 AM

    Oh my- sounds delish!

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    1. Joanne May 18, 2020 at 7:50 AM

      Thanks! I topped mine with some cinnamon butter last week and it was extra delicious.

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  3. Dara @ Not In JerseyMay 18, 2020 at 9:11 AM

    I haven't made zucchini bread in forever but I did make banana muffins yesterday!

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  4. AnonymousMay 18, 2020 at 9:55 AM

    I have never made zucchini bread before, but it seems really good! Thanks for the great recipe!

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    1. Joanne May 18, 2020 at 3:22 PM

      Oh wow, I can't even imagine. I love zucchini bread and try not to make it all the time.

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  5. Meditations in MotionMay 18, 2020 at 10:04 AM

    Looks delicious! I am going to save it for this summer when we are overrun with zucchini. I hope! :)

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    1. Joanne May 18, 2020 at 3:23 PM

      Thanks! I hope you are overrun with zucchini too.

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  6. Bri RundeMay 18, 2020 at 10:04 AM

    This sounds amazing; I have to try it!!

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  7. EllibelleMay 18, 2020 at 10:55 AM

    I love the taste of zucchini but never tried Zucchini bread! Thanks for sharing the recipe.
    I just signed up for a misfits box, my first box is supposed to arrive on Wednesday, curious to see what we'll receive :)
    Ellibelle's Corner

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    1. Joanne May 18, 2020 at 3:23 PM

      I love zucchini in just about everything! I'm curious to see what you'll get too.

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  8. Julie's Creative LifestyleMay 18, 2020 at 7:26 PM

    I love zucchini bread and I will have to give this recipe a try. I like that it make two loaves of the bread.
    Thanks for the blog visit and enjoy the week.

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  9. Linda @ Life and LindaMay 18, 2020 at 9:56 PM

    Looks great, ,love you can add choc. Chips, etc. have you ever tried adding crushed pineapple? Thanks for sharing at Love Your Creativity.

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    1. Joanne May 19, 2020 at 6:26 AM

      I have not but I would bet that tastes yummy!

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  10. Veronica LeeMay 19, 2020 at 1:55 AM

    Yumm! This bread looks amazing! I would love to try it!

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  11. Doused in Pink | Chicago Style BlogMay 19, 2020 at 5:15 PM

    I love zucchini bread and need to make it more often! This sounds and looks delicious!

    Jill - Doused in Pink

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    1. Joanne May 19, 2020 at 5:19 PM

      Thank you! I love zucchini bread too but rarely think to make it.

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  12. Michele MorinMay 20, 2020 at 7:16 AM

    I also use Betty's recipe and have never found one I like better. I've also started baking it in small bread pans. I have a terrible time getting bread to cook through in the middle when I use regular sized pans.

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    1. Joanne May 20, 2020 at 3:53 PM

      I find that sometimes I have to cover the top of the bread to keep it from getting so dark (like banana bread-- I swear the edges smell almost burnt before the middle is cooked).

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  13. LyshaMay 20, 2020 at 11:48 AM

    I've always wanted to make Zucchini Bread. This year I'm trying to grow Zucchini so if I ever get any I'm definitely making some!

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    1. Joanne May 20, 2020 at 3:54 PM

      It's delicious! You mostly just taste the spices since the zucchini isn't a super flavorful vegetable; which I also think is the reason it's so versatile. Good luck with your crop.

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  14. Tiffany @ Lake Life State of MindMay 20, 2020 at 6:35 PM

    This sounds absolutely phenomenal! I think I might add butterscotch chips and a streusel topping like you suggested. Yum!

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    1. Joanne May 21, 2020 at 5:13 AM

      I had planned to do that with this loaf but had recently made oatmeal/ butterscotch chip cookies and my family didn't want any added to this loaf... they just don't like butterscotch and cinnamon nearly as much as I do.

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  15. Joanne May 26, 2020 at 5:09 AM

    Thanks.

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  16. Shelbee on the EdgeMay 28, 2020 at 1:31 PM

    Oh, I love zucchini bread but I haven’t made it in years. I am going to have to give your recipe a try. Thanks for sharing and linking up!

    Shelbee
    www.shelbeeontheedge.com

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