Blue Ribbon Zucchini Nut Bread Recipe

This award-winning zucchini nut bread recipe, originally from the "Country Fair Cookbook" (1975), is so moist, it's more like cake! A champion at county fairs across America, this recipe has been perfected over the years. Enjoy the incredible flavor, enhanced by overnight refrigeration. Easily adaptable, you can bake it as muffins, use carrots instead of zucchini (or a mix!), and even experiment with whole wheat flour. Get ready for the best zucchini bread you'll ever taste!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 80 mins
Calories 346 kcal
Protein 8g
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Ingredients for Blue Ribbon Zucchini Nut Bread

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How to Make Blue Ribbon Zucchini Nut Bread

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Stir in the grated zucchini, chopped nuts, and optional carrots.
  7. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  8. Bake for 60-80 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Wrap and refrigerate overnight to allow flavors to mellow. Slice and serve!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

10 g

Sugar

102g

Fat

11g

Carbs

14g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Blue Ribbon Zucchini Nut Bread?

Blue Ribbon Zucchini Nut Bread takes about 100 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 80 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Blue Ribbon Zucchini Nut Bread?

Blue Ribbon Zucchini Nut Bread has approximately 346 calories per serving, with about 8 g protein, 14 g carbohydrates and 26 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Blue Ribbon Zucchini Nut Bread?

The key ingredients for Blue Ribbon Zucchini Nut Bread are Plain Flour, Ground Cinnamon, Baking Soda, Salt, Baking Powder, Eggs. See the full list with measurements above.

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