Denise's Zucchini Bread Recipe

A treasured family recipe passed down through generations! This moist and flavorful zucchini bread is the perfect side dish for a hearty dinner or a delightful afternoon treat. Made with a generous amount of cinnamon and walnuts (feel free to add more!), this recipe delivers a comforting taste of home. Always a crowd-pleaser, this recipe makes two standard-sized loaves. Get ready to experience the magic!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 75 mins
Calories 3162.6 kcal
Protein 84g
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Ingredients for Denise's Zucchini Bread

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 3 cups grated zucchini
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

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How to Make Denise's Zucchini Bread

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two standard-sized loaf pans.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together 3 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking soda, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together 1 cup vegetable oil, 2 cups granulated sugar, and 4 large eggs until well combined.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. In a small bowl, toss 3 cups grated zucchini with 2 tablespoons lemon juice.
  6. Gently fold in the zucchini mixture, 1 cup chopped walnuts, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract into the batter.
  7. Pour batter evenly into the prepared loaf pans.
  8. Bake for 60-75 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. Start checking for doneness around the 60-minute mark.
  9. Let the loaves cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

106 g

Sugar

1026g

Fat

107g

Carbs

139g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Denise's Zucchini Bread?

Denise's Zucchini Bread takes about 95 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 75 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Denise's Zucchini Bread?

Denise's Zucchini Bread has approximately 3162.6 calories per serving, with about 84 g protein, 139 g carbohydrates and 236 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Denise's Zucchini Bread?

The key ingredients for Denise's Zucchini Bread are Flour, Baking Powder, Baking Soda, Salt, Cinnamon, Oil. See the full list with measurements above.

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