Sweet Zucchini Bread
Sweet Zucchini Bread is unassumingly delicious. If you have not had zucchini bread before (perhaps you have even turned your nose up at the name), this is definitely a recipe you should try. The zucchini creates a moist and tender cake. It is very similar to banana bread, without the banana flavour 🙂
Cooked zucchini does tend to be a little sweeter than raw zucchini. However, zucchini is not really in this bread for it’s flavour. Instead, it brings along qualities that help with the texture, while also adding a few extra nutrients in the process. Making it a healthier alternative to many other cakes and afternoon treats. Bonus, right!?
Zucchinis grow rampant in my garden throughout summer. I’m always amazed when anything grows for me, as I’m not a green thumb. So, not only am I excited when I have fresh produce, but I also get to create new zucchini recipes. As, I certainly don’t want any zucchinis going to waste. If you like chocolate, you should definitely try my Chocolate Zucchini Cake. One of my more recent zucchini creations.
Zucchini bread can also be served for breakfast or brunch, as well as for a tasty snack throughout the day. It is such a versatile treat.
Making, Baking & Taking Zucchini Bread
Making Sweet Zucchini Bread is so easy and rewarding. Aside from zucchinis, the only ingredients you need are likely staples from your pantry and fridge. And using only a bowl and whisk, the batter is ready in no time. Pour it into the tin and all you have to do is wait for the timer to go off…
As it bakes the zucchini bread becomes crusty on the outside. This balances perfectly with the crumbly texture of the inside of the loaf.
Once cooled a little, take a slice of the zucchini bread (you can always come back for seconds) and eat it as is or add a little butter. This treat is also yummy toasted, in a small pan or on a sandwich press.
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Sweet Zucchini Bread
Moist, light and so easy to make, this sweet zucchini bread has become a regular in our kitchen. It is similar to banana bread, without the banana flavour.
8
slices15
minutes1
hour395
kcal1
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Ingredients
2 cups plain flour
2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp bicarb soda
½ tsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt
¾ cup white sugar
½ cup brown sugar
2 eggs
½ cup oil
½ cup milk
400 grams zucchini, grated (approximately 2 medium zucchinis)
Directions
- Heat oven to 180C | 160C fan forced. Grease and line a 24x13cm loaf pan.
- Sift the flour, cinnamon, bicarb, baking powder and salt in a large bowl.
- Whisk in the sugars, eggs, oil, milk and zucchini.
- Pour the mix into the prepared pan and bake for 1 hour or until cooked through.
Also try my decadent Chocolate Zucchini Cake or Sweet Carrot Walnut Bread!