Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 eggs (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup milk (room temperature)
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups grated zucchini (about two medium zucchinis)
- 1 cup add-ins (nuts, chocolate chips, raisins)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, blend melted butter and sugar. Add eggs one at a time before mixing in milk and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Sift together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt over the wet mixture; gently combine without overmixing.
- Fold in grated zucchini and chosen add-ins until evenly distributed.
- Pour batter into a parchment-lined loaf pan.
- Bake for 60 to 75 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool slightly before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Use fresh zucchini for optimal moisture and flavor. Make sure to squeeze excess water from the grated zucchini to prevent sogginess. Customize your loaf with various add-ins like nuts or chocolate chips to suit your taste.