Moist Zucchini Bread – The Best Recipe You'll Ever Make
Quick Answer
Grate 2 cups zucchini. Mix with 3 eggs, 1 cup oil, 2 cups sugar, 3 cups flour, 1 tsp each baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Pour into 2 loaf pans. Bake at 325°F for 55-65 minutes.
By RecipesQueen Kitchen • June 15, 2026
Zucchini bread is a moist, tender quick bread that uses grated zucchini as its secret ingredient. The zucchini adds incredible moisture without any noticeable vegetable flavor — it essentially melts into the batter. This is the perfect recipe for using up garden zucchini in summer.
Warm spices (cinnamon, nutmeg) pair beautifully with the mild zucchini, and a generous amount of brown sugar creates a caramel-like depth. Walnuts and chocolate chips are popular add-ins.
Ingredients
- 2 cups grated zucchini (about 2 medium, unpeeled)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 2 cups granulated sugar (or 1 cup white + 1 cup brown)
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease and flour two 9x5 inch loaf pans.
- 2
Grate zucchini on the large holes of a box grater. Squeeze out excess moisture with a clean kitchen towel or paper towels.
- 3
Whisk eggs, oil, sugar, and vanilla together in a large bowl.
- 4
In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- 5
Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, stirring just until combined. Fold in grated zucchini and walnuts if using.
- 6
Divide batter evenly between the two loaf pans.
- 7
Bake 55-65 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool in pans 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you peel zucchini for zucchini bread?
No — leave the skin on. It adds moisture, nutrition, and subtle green flecks that disappear into the bread. The skin becomes undetectable once baked.
Should you squeeze the water out of zucchini for bread?
Yes — gently squeeze grated zucchini in a clean towel to remove excess water. This prevents a soggy loaf. Don't wring it bone-dry though — some moisture is good.
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