How to Make Mom's Spiced Zucchini Bread - A Step-by-Step Guide

Mom's Spiced Zucchini Bread is a classic recipe that has been passed down through generations. This moist and flavorful loaf is a perfect way to use up excess zucchini from the garden and is a beloved treat for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon snack. The warm blend of spices combined with the tender zucchini and nutty flavors of walnuts creates an irresistible combination that will have you coming back for more. This recipe holds a special place in many families' hearts and has a comforting...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, or more to taste
  • 2 cups shredded zucchini
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts (Optional)
  • ½ cup raisins (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 50 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 2 (9x5-inch) loaves

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease two 9x5-inch loaf pans.
  • Beat together sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla in a large bowl until smooth. Fold in zucchini. Stir together flour, cinnamon, salt, baking soda, nutmeg, baking powder, and cloves in a separate bowl; gradually stir into sugar mixture until well combined. Fold in walnuts and raisins. Divide batter evenly into the prepared loaf pans.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the centers of each loaf comes out clean, about 50 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    361 cal.

    • Total Fat: 17g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 35mg
    • Sodium: 247mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 49g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 29g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 26mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 133mg