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Classic Homemade Zucchini Bread

Classic homemade zucchini bread with a moist, tender crumb and green zucchini flecks, baked low and slow at 325°F. This loaf mixes shredded zucchini into a cinnamon-spiced batter for cozy end-of-summer flavor that toasts beautifully the next day.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 360
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

3 large eggs
  • 3 eggs
3/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 0.75 cup vegetable oil
1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar
2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups shredded zucchini, squeezed dry
  • 2 cup shredded zucchini Squeeze in a clean towel to remove excess moisture.
3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp baking powder
  • 0.25 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp salt
1 tbsp cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp cinnamon

Equipment

  • 2 sheet pan

Method
 

Prep and mix
  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F and grease two loaf pans.
  2. Whisk the eggs, vegetable oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract in a large bowl until smooth.
  3. Stir in the shredded zucchini until evenly distributed.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
  5. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture just until combined.
Bake
  1. Divide the batter between the prepared loaf pans.
  2. Bake for 50-60 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  3. Cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to finish cooling.

Notes

Pro tip: Squeeze the shredded zucchini in a clean towel to remove excess moisture for the best texture, and don’t peel the zucchini—the skin adds color flecks and nutrients. Store tightly wrapped at room temperature for up to 4 days, or freeze for up to 3 months. For a lighter option, swap half the vegetable oil for unsweetened applesauce while keeping the same bake times.