Name: Zucchini Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 65 min
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp baking powder; 1/2 tsp baking soda; 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon; 2 tbsp sour cream ((or Greek yogurt, plain or vanilla)); 2 large eggs; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 cup brown sugar; 2 tsp vanilla extract; 1 1/2 cups grated zucchini; 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts ((optional))

If you’re looking for a foolproof and easy Zucchini Bread recipe, you’ve come to the right place! This recipe produces a perfect and flavorful loaf of zucchini bread that’s so good, you’ll make it on repeat.

overhead view of loaf of cooled zucchini bread on a wire rack with four slices cut

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Why You Will Love This Zucchini Bread Recipe

It’s packed with flavor without being overly sweet: This zucchini bread has the perfect balance of sweetness with a warm hint of cinnamon, making it irresistibly delicious.
It’s super versatile: When’s the best time to eat zucchini bread? Whenever you want! 😉 Enjoy it as a quick breakfast, an afternoon snack, or even a light dessert.
It’s a sneaky way to eat vegetables: The zucchini adds moistness and nutrients without tasting “veggie-like,” so even picky eaters won’t notice they’re eating something good for them!

Ingredients Needed for this Easy Zucchini Bread

Ingredient quantities for this homemade zucchini bread recipe are located in the recipe card at the end of the post.

All-purpose flour
Salt
Baking powder
Baking soda
Ground cinnamon
Sour cream (or Greek yogurt, plain or vanilla)
Eggs
Vegetable oil
Granulated sugar
Brown sugar
Vanilla extract
Zucchini
Pecans or walnuts (optional; I didn’t include any in the loaf I photographed for this post)

How To Make Zucchini Bread (Quick Overview)

The steps below are just a quick overview of how to make the zucchini bread. The full process in detail is located in the recipe card at the end of the post.

This recipe is super simple. You’ll start by preheating your oven to the temperature listed on the recipe card (at the end of the post) and preparing a 9″ x 5″ loaf pan.

Next, in a bowl, mix together the flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon. Set aside.

If you’re adding pecans or walnuts, toss them in at this step.

overhead view of steel mixing bowl with the dry ingredients added and mixed

In another bowl, whisk together the sour cream, eggs, vegetable oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Stir in the zucchini until it’s fully mixed in.

No need to peel your zucchini before grating it!

overhead view of glass mixing bowl and wet ingredients added and mixed

Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Stir to combine.

Be careful not to overmix. You want to stir just until everything is combined.

Pour the batter into your prepared pan…

overhead view of zucchini batter poured into loaf pan and ready to put into the oven

… and bake for 50-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean.

overhead view of zucchini bread removed from the oven and cooling on a wire rack

Let the loaf cool in the pan on a wire rack for about an hour, then take it out of the pan to cool completely.

To Store: Keep it at room temperature for up to two days or store it in the fridge for up to a week.

overhead view of two slices of zucchini bread on a serving dish with the top piece buttered

Slice, serve, and enjoy! A lot of people enjoy zucchini bread plain, but it can also be topped with any combination of butter, honey, maple syrup, flavored sweet spreads, etc.

Delicious No-Bake Dessert Recipes

Zucchini bread requires plenty of oven time. If you’re looking for a dessert recipe that doesn’t require any bake time at all, give some of these recipes a try:

Steal the spotlight with this easy cheesecake fluff recipe! Perfect for family gatherings, parties, or as a simple Christmas dessert or Halloween treat. For a chocolaty twist, try the decadent brownie cheesecake fluff!
Craving indulgence? Dive into the rich, dreamy cherry no-bake cheesecake! It’s so good, you’ll want another slice before it’s gone.
Love classics with a twist? Try this no-bake key lime cheesecake. It’s sweet, tangy, and refreshing.
For chocolate lovers, Chocolate Heaven offers creamy, rich cheesecake bliss every chocoholic will love. Or try Peanut Butter Heaven!
Bite-sized bliss! These peanut butter balls are melt-in-your-mouth delicious and addictive. The ultimate easy no-bake dessert for any occasion.
These peanut butter crunch bars are crispy, creamy, and irresistible. Make them once, and they’ll become your new favorite dessert!

overhead view of cheesecake fluff ready to be served in a bowl — **Cheesecake Fluff**

overhead view of no bake cherry cheesecake ready to serve in a pie dish and one serving slice has been removed — **Cheesecake Fluff**

I hope you love this zucchini bread recipe! It’s been my go-to for years, and it never disappoints.

overhead view of a few slices of zucchini bread on a wire rack ready to serve

More Dessert Recipes

Looking for other sweet treats? Give these recipes a try:

Need a dessert centerpiece? This no-bake peanut butter pie is creamy, delicious, and eye-popping. Dessert doesn’t get better than this!
Wow your guests with these moist and cream cheese frosting topped homemade carrot cake cupcakes. They impress every time!
Take a trip down memory lane with a classic strawberry shortcake! Perfect for adults to reminisce and kids to create sweet, new memories.
You can’t go wrong with classic chocolate chip cookies. Soft, chewy, and crowd-pleasing, these are perfect for parties, family gatherings, or game day treats!
Peanut butter lovers, this one’s for you! These classic peanut butter cookies are a total game-changer. Bake them for festive Christmas treats or pack them as a summer picnic food, they never disappoint.
Feel those fruit vibes with this cozy, comforting apple crisp. Warm, sweet, and irresistibly delicious, it’ll disappear before you know it!

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Zucchini Bread

If you're looking for a foolproof and easy Zucchini Bread recipe, you've come to the right place! This recipe produces a perfect and flavorful loaf of zucchini bread that's so good, you'll make it on repeat.

Servings

Course Dessert

Cuisine American, Western

Keyword homemade

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 50

Total Time 1 5

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
2 tbsp sour cream (or Greek yogurt, plain or vanilla)
2 large eggs
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups grated zucchini
1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 F. Prepare a 9” x 5” loaf pan by lining it with parchment paper or greasing it.
In a bowl, sift flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon together. (If using pecans or walnuts, stir them in at this step.) Set aside.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the sour cream, eggs, vegetable oil, white sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add the zucchini and stir until fully incorporated.
Add the sifted dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until the dry ingredients are just moistened (do not overmix).
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-65 minutes until a toothpick comes out mostly clean.
Cool in the pan on a rack for 60 minutes, then remove from the pan to cool completely.
Store at room temp for up to two days or in the fridge for up to a week.

Nutrition Estimates (Per Serving)

Nutrition Disclaimer

Nutrition Estimates are per serving and included as a courtesy only. They are accurate to the best of our knowledge based on the ingredients and brands used, but their accuracy is not guaranteed.