Zucchini Bread

Zucchini Bread

Time: 20 mins prep · 45–55 mins baking – Yield: 2 8x4-inch loaves

Ingredients

  • Baking spray
  • 4 large eggs at room temperature
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
  • 2 cups shredded zucchini (do not peel and use the large side of a box grater)
  • 1 ½ tablespoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • ½ teaspoon dried lavender buds

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350℉ and prepare two 8 x 4 inch loaf pans with baking spray.
  2. Blend the first three ingredients thoroughly in a large mixing bowl.
  3. In a separate mixing bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
  4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix.
  5. Add in the zucchini, vanilla extract, walnuts, and lavender buds, and mix until just combined.
  6. Pour the batter into two greased loaf pans.
  7. Place in the oven and bake for 45 to 55 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted in the middle comes out clean.
  8. Remove the loaf pans from the oven and cool on wire racks.