Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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16
servings
3 unit

eggs

1 cup

sugar

1 cup

brown sugar

firmly packed

1 cup

peanut oil

3 cup

zucchini

grated and squeezed

1 unit

carrot

finely grated

2.5 cup

flour

unbleached

1 tsp

baking powder

2 tsp

baking soda

4 tsp

ground cinnamon

1 tsp

powdered ginger

1 tsp

freshly grated nutmeg

1.5 tsp

salt

2 tsp

vanilla extract

1.5 cup

walnuts

chopped

Step 1
~6 min

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2
~6 min

Grease two 5x9 inch baking pans and line the bottoms with greased waxed paper. Lightly flour the pans.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 3
~6 min

In a large bowl, beat the eggs until light and frothy.

Step 4
~6 min

Add sugar, brown sugar, grated zucchini, and grated carrot (if using) to the bowl with the eggs.

Step 5
~6 min

Mix all ingredients together until well combined.

Step 6
~6 min

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 7
~6 min

Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.

Step 8
~6 min

Stir in the chopped walnuts and vanilla extract.

Step 9
~6 min

Pour the batter evenly into the prepared baking pans.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 10
~6 min

Bake for 45-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 11
~6 min

Let the bread cool in the pans for 5 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 12
~6 min

Wrap cooled bread to maintain moisture.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add chocolate chips for extra sweetness.

Toast slices before serving.

Freeze slices for later.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

10 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made 1-2 days in advance.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with butter or cream cheese.

Enjoy with a cup of coffee or tea.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Fruit salad
Scrambled eggs

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

United States

Cultural Significance

Commonly baked in home kitchens, especially when zucchini is abundant.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Fall Harvest
Thanksgiving

Occasion Tags

Breakfast
Snack
Brunch
Potluck

Popularity Score

70/100

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