The Best Zucchini Bread is not an exaggerated name. This bread is moist, dense, and delightful to taste! It is also a quick bread, which means it is easy to prepare and will be quickly eaten😀. Try my Chocolate Chip Banana Bread for another easy-to-make, yet delicious, bread!

The Best Zucchini Bread

The Best Zucchini Bread

I have been on the hunt for the PERFECT zucchini bread. I had criteria that were non-negotiable. It must have the perfect, moist crumb. It must bake up beautifully, without a puddle of raw dough in the middle and the outsides being burnt, and it must be flavorful. And, most importantly, it must be easy. This final recipe is all of that, and more. Simple ingredients come together and bake up in a beautiful loaf of quick-bread perfection.

One ingredient that is noticeably missing from this recipe is cinnamon. I know this is controversial but I am sticking to my guns here. Please try it once without that precious cinnamon. The pure flavor of the ingredients really shines through!

Ingredients for The Best Zucchini Bread

The Best Zucchini Bread Recipe

The Best Zucchini Bread is a quick bread, which by definition means that it is bread made with a leavening agent like baking soda or baking powder. The baking soda and baking powder allow you to bake the bread without waiting for the dough to rise. With a few ingredients mixed together, you will be ready to bake and serve.

Shredded Zucchini for The Best Zucchini Bread

The Secret to Baking with Zucchini

Size matters. A large zucchini will be drier. A small zucchini with have more moisture. Certain recipes work best with different sizes. For instance, I tend to use a medium to small with this recipe because I want the moisture the zucchini brings, but I use a large zucchini for my Double Chocolate Zucchini Cupcakes.

Use the fine side of your grater for smaller shredded zucchini. (as you can see in the pictures) If you use the larger side, the coarser pieces will have a slightly more noticeable flavor and texture in a finished cake or bread recipe.

Some recipes ask that the zucchini is pressed well with a clean towel to soak up excess moisture or to prevent whatever you baking from getting too soggy. Generally speaking, pay close attention to the recipe that you are making with zucchini as the level of moisture they provide is important.

In this recipe, the zucchini is lightly squeezed so that it is not soaking wet. 

Unbaked Pan of Zucchini Bread Batter

Does the Baking Dish Matter?

Yes, it really does. This is a 9×5 (or 8 1/2 by 4 1/2, they can both be used with success in this recipe) glass baking dish and is my go-to for quick bread loaves because of how it heats. Glass bakeware heats more evenly, which helps quick bread bake at an even rate. Because glass is an insulator it does take a while to heat up but will stay warm long after it’s removed from the oven. Metal pans tend to lose heat immediately after being removed from the oven, and I want the bread to be warm when served.

Loaf of The Best Zucchini Bread

How to Serve and Store Zucchini Bread

The Best Zucchini Bread is served best when warm. If you insist on that cinnamon flavor, try it with cinnamon butter!

It will usually last 1-2 days when left out at room temperature, but make sure you wrap it in foil or put it into a plastic bag. Wrapping the bread and storing it in the refrigerator will make it last for about a week.

How to Freeze Zucchini Bread

You will want to make sure you allow it to cool completely.  Just wrap the zucchini bread tightly with parchment paper and place it in a heavy-duty sealable freezer plastic bag. It will be good for about 3 months. To thaw bread, take it out of the freezer and set it on the counter.  Allow it to reach room temperature before you take it out of its packaging.  It will re-absorb some of its moisture this way.

Buttered Slice of The Best Zucchini Bread

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The Best Zucchini Bread
4.93 from 98 votes

The Best Zucchini Bread

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
The Best Zucchini Bread is a quick bread that will be quickly eaten! It is perfectly moist and delicious!

Ingredients

  • 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
  • ¾ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¾ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 cup (200 g) light brown sugar
  • ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup (164 g) vegetable oil, I use canola
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 ½ cups grated zucchini, gently press out excess moisture with hands, but don't aggressively squeeze

Instructions

Instructions:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Prepare a 9×5 (or 8 1/2 x 4 1/2-inch) loaf pan with non-stick spray or the butter & flour method.
  • Add all the ingredients to a bowl, except for the zucchini. Stir to incorporate. It should be thick.
  • Add the shredded zucchini to the mixture to the bowl, and stir until combined. It will become thinner and easier to pour.
  • Pour into the prepared pan.
  • Bake until a toothpick comes out clean, about 65-75 minutes. The outside will be dark brown and an inserted toothpick should be removed with crumbs, but not wet batter. If the loaf is getting too dark, you can add a foil tent for the last 10-15 minutes.
  • Let the bread cool slightly before cutting and serving.

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Reader Comments

    1. Baking it I used 1 cup light brown sugar but eliminated the white sugar. I will take a picture and send after I taste. I will let you know in the comment. I’m baking this for my daughter

    2. Was missing something my daughter said. I only changed from light brown sugar to dark sugar and I didn’t use the white sugar. Maybe that was it? Also I grated the zucchini in food processor shraded. Maybe that also makes a difference.

  1. I made this bread and my neighbor said it was the best zucchini bread she ever had. I grated on a medium hole and you could not see any flecks of green (for those who don’t like green things!). I found myself with some zucchini and am getting ready to make this again. I like that it uses oil instead of butter. I think this time I’m going 50/50 with oil and applesauce; well see what happens;)

  2. Best tasting, easiest to make. Best zucchini I have eaten.
    I am so amazed how easy to put together and it comes out so delicious. Definitely a must try….

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