My Great Aunt's Zucchini Bread Recipe

Name: My Great Aunt's Zucchini Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups shredded zucchini; 2 cups sugar; 1 cup cooking oil; 3 cups flour; ¼ teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; ½ teaspoon salt; 3 eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ginger; 1 teaspoon ground cloves; 1 cup chopped nuts

Servings: persons

2 cups shredded zucchini
2 cups sugar
1 cup cooking oil
3 cups flour
¼ teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon ginger
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup chopped nuts

1
Preheat the oven 325 F.
2
Grease and flour 2 5x9 loaf pans or 4 mini loaf pans.
3
Shred the zucchini into thin strips either by hand or a food processor attachment.
4
Press the zucchini dry by putting it in a strainer and press down (in the sink or outside) with a few paper towels until the towels don't really absorb much more water.
5
(This is so the zucchini absorb the ingredients rather than make the bread mushy with all their water).
6
In a large mixing bowl mix sugar, oil, eggs, vanilla and zucchini.
7
Sift (the sifting is important!)
8
flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and spices (sometimes I add more of the spices if I'm making the loaf for me).
9
Add dry mixture to wet zucchini mixture and beat with a fork until well blended.
10
Fold in chopped nuts.
11
Pour into the loaf pans.
12
Bake at 325 F for 1 hour, or 45 min if you're using mini loaf pans.
13
Check every 20 minutes for doneness with a toothpick or knife.
14
I like it when its just starts to get crispy on top, but still has a little shine to it.
15
Cool 20 minutes in pans on a rack, then remove from pans.

1381

kcal

Calories

Fat

174

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups shredded zucchini, 2 cups sugar, 1 cup cooking oil, 3 cups flour, and more.

Yes, My Great Aunt's Zucchini Bread falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

My Great Aunt's Zucchini Bread

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