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Old Fashioned Zucchini Bread

Published: Apr 24, 2019 · Modified: Aug 13, 2023 by Raquel · This post may contain affiliate links · 15 Comments

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Old Fashioned Zucchini Bread Recipe

This easy Old Fashioned Zucchini Bread is moist and buttery and full of summer goodness. Fresh zucchini and baking spices come together to make this delicious bread.

This is the best zucchini bread recipe and is one of our easy bread recipes you will want to bookmark for later.  

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Why You Will Love This Old Fashioned Zucchini Bread Recipe

Tasty. This classic zucchini bread is soft and buttery on the inside with a lightly crisp crust on the outside. This bread has a light texture and is topped with a light sprinkling of brown sugar to give it a little sweetness, without loading it up with sugar.

Versatile. It is the perfect bread for breakfast, brunch or as a tea time snack. The bread is also great for lunchboxes and after-school or after-work snacks. It is a wonderful way to incorporate zucchini into you seasonal menu

Easy recipe. Made with a few simple ingredients, this easy quick bread is so moist and tasty. You can whip it up in no time.

Economical. Made with fresh zucchini, it is a wonderful way to celebrate zucchini season. This is one of the best recipes if you have extra zucchini. Double the batch and freeze one loaf for later.

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  • Why You Will Love This Old Fashioned Zucchini Bread Recipe
  • Zucchini Bread Ingredients
  • How to Make Old Fashioned Zucchini Bread
  • Substitutions and Variations
  • Serving Suggestions
  • Classic Zucchini Bread Recipe
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sliced zucchini bread

Zucchini Bread Ingredients

Just a few simple ingredients are needed for this easy zucchini bread recipe.

  • fresh grated zucchini
  • flour
  • sugar
  • eggs
  • butter
  • vanilla
  • baking powder/baking soda

How to Make Old Fashioned Zucchini Bread

  1. Wash and shred zucchini. Be sure to blot the shredded zucchini with paper towel to remove the excess moisture.
  2. Mix dry ingredients in bowl and set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, blend egg and butter. Add zucchini.
  4. Add dry ingredients gradually.
  5. Pour batter in bread loaf pan and bake as directed.
  6. Let this delicious zucchini bread cool on a wire rack before slicing

shredded zucchini

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timesaving tips to streamline recipes
  • This classic recipe is so easy to make and you can make the dry ingredient base ahead of time and just add the zucchini and wet ingredients.
  • You can freeze the shredded zucchini in airtight freezer bags until ready to use. This is a great way to store zucchini if you have it in abundance. 
  • Cut a piece of parchment paper to line the baking pan for easy removal.
  • You can double the recipe and make a second loaf Just wrap in plastic wrap and freeze in an airtight container. It should last 2-3 months. 

Substitutions and Variations

Grandma's recipe originally called for vegetable oil, you can use it in place of the butter.

  • chocolate chips
  • shredded carrots
  • raisins
  • You can also make zucchini muffins using this recipe

Serving Suggestions

  • honey butter
  • add some cream cheese frosting
  • great with a cup of coffee or tea
Sliced buttery zucchini bread on a plate.

Classic Zucchini Bread Recipe

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Zucchini Bread

Classic Zucchini Bread

Raquel Pineira
This easy Classic Zucchini Bread is moist and buttery and full of summer goodness. My recipe has a light sprinkling of brown sugar to give it a little sweetness, without loading it up with sugar. 
4.92 from 25 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 50 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr
Course Breads
Cuisine American
Servings 10
Calories 145 kcal

Equipment

  • large mixing bowl
  • box grater
  • loaf pan
  • Wire Rack

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ cups all purpose flour
  • ¾ cups sugar
  • 1 ¼ cups fresh zucchini squash washed and grated
  • ⅓ cup butter melted
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar for topping

Instructions
 

  • Pre-heat oven to 350°. Grease loaf baking pan with butter or oil. I
  • In a large mixing bowl, blend together dry ingredients, set aside.
  • In a separate bowl, beat eggs and butter. Add dry ingredients mixture gradually.
  • Add the shredded zucchini to the dry ingredients.
  • Pour into loaf pan. Bake  35-40 minutes until toothpick comes out clean.
  • Makes one delicious loaf. Let cool a little bit before slicing.
  • This recipe may also be used to make muffins.

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temparature.

Nutrition

Calories: 145kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 34mgSodium: 214mgPotassium: 44mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 61IUCalcium: 29mgIron: 1mg
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Comments

  1. Megan Kubasch

    March 19, 2014 at 8:48 am

    I love Zucchini bread, but I have never made it before because I thought it might be difficult. Thanks for posting a super easy and delicious recipe. Stopping by from Hump Day Happenings.

    Reply
    • Raquel

      March 19, 2014 at 8:44 pm

      It's a really simple and tasty recipe Megan. I hope you try it!

      Reply
  2. Jenna @ A Savory Feast

    March 19, 2014 at 10:22 am

    Looks delicious! Thanks for linking up with Hump Day Happenings. You have been pinned! See you next week.

    Reply
    • Raquel

      March 19, 2014 at 8:09 pm

      Thanks so much for the pin Jenna! Really appreciate it!

      Reply
  3. Megan Walker

    March 19, 2014 at 6:47 pm

    YUM! This sounds so fantastic. My grandma used to make zucchini brownies, which were out of sight delicious. Everyone ate them, even the people who hated vegetables. I think the zucchini gives baked goods really good moisture.

    Thanks for sharing on Hump Day Happenings!

    Reply
    • Raquel

      March 19, 2014 at 8:08 pm

      Thanks Megan, oooh I have never tried zucchini brownies, but they sound great!

      Reply
  4. Teresa

    March 21, 2014 at 4:12 pm

    It's been a while since I've had Zucchini Bread but I do enjoy it. I've never tried making it before either but I'm certainly interested now. Your recipe looks simple and delicious!

    Reply
    • Raquel

      March 22, 2014 at 7:04 am

      Thank you Teresa! I think you will like it!

      Reply
  5. Muna Kenny

    March 22, 2014 at 8:31 pm

    Delicious! I'd love to add Anise seeds to it and toast it for breakfast. The first picture made me crave it really bad 🙂

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    • Raquel

      March 23, 2014 at 7:24 am

      Great idea Muna!

      Reply
  6. Cindy Eikenberg

    March 23, 2014 at 3:03 am

    Hi Raquel! I love zucchini and this bread looks wonderful! I like to make parmesan zucchini - my family will eat just about anything if it has marinara and parmesan on it! 🙂 Thank you so much for sharing at Best of the Weekend - pinned to our party board. Hope you have a happy Sunday and a wonderful week!

    Reply
  7. Tamara

    May 10, 2017 at 8:47 am

    Yours looks so good! We do get a lot of zucchinis but not quite yet. Now it's asparagus. Definitely not as good in bread as this!!!

    Reply
    • Raquel

      May 10, 2017 at 11:47 am

      Thanks Tamara! I could eat them every day!

      Reply
  8. Maisy

    May 19, 2017 at 11:04 am

    Yum, what a great idea! I think I have to make some zucchini bread soon 🙂

    *Maisy

    Reply
    • Raquel

      May 19, 2017 at 11:23 am

      Thanks Maisy, I hope you'll love it!!

      Reply

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