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Zucchini Bread Recipe

A moist and easy to make zucchini bread recipe, loaded with fresh zucchini. Zucchini Bread is a perfect way to use up garden zucchini.

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My mom’s yard is still mass producing zucchini and thanks to your input on facebook, we made zucchini bread. My husband is the banana bread making expert in our house. If you were keen on his banana bread recipe, this one is strikingly similar. It’s soft and moist.

I’m feeling peppy tonight and using super cool words like keen. I’m keen, you’re keen, we’re all keen around here. Maybe I’ve just eaten too much watermelon?… and it’s nearly midnight… and I work nights. Tra la la…

Ingredients for Zucchini Bread:

2 cups grated zucchini (1 large zucchini)
½ cup butter (1 stick) at room temperature
1 cup white sugar
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 ½ cups “better for bread” flour *measured correctly
1 ½ tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla
½ cup cranberries

Ingredients for zucchini bread on the table

How to Make Zucchini Bread:

Preheat the oven to 350˚ F.

1. Grate 2 cups of zucchini and use your hands to squeeze out extra juice over the sink. We measured 2 cups before it was squeezed.

A zucchini being grated on a cutting board

2. In a mixing bowl of electric mixer, cream together butter and sugar.

Butter and sugar in a mixing bowl

3. Add 2 lightly beaten eggs and 2 cups of drained zucchini; combine well.

Grated zucchini in a bowl with butter and sugar mixture

4. In a separate bowl, combine 1 ½ cups of flour,  1 ½ tsp of baking powder, 1 tsp of baking soda  ½ teaspoon salt and add to creamed mixture.

Dry ingredients for zucchini bread in a bowl

Dry ingredients added into a bowl of wet ingredients for zucchini bread

5. Next, add 1/2 cup dry cranberries (craisins) and 1 tsp of vanilla extract. Mix to combine.

A mixing bowl with batter and cranberries and vanilla extract being added to it

6. Use oil to grease and flour a loaf pan, then pour in the zucchini mixture.

A greased bread pan

Baking pan with zucchini bread batter

7. Bake for 65 minutes (test with a toothpick at 60 minutes. If it comes out clean, it’s done).

A moist and easy to make zucchini bread recipe, loaded with fresh zucchini. Zucchini Bread is a perfect way to use up garden zucchini.

A moist and easy to make zucchini bread recipe, loaded with fresh zucchini. Zucchini Bread is a perfect way to use up garden zucchini.

Zucchini Bread Recipe

5 from 18 votes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
A moist and easy to make zucchini bread recipe, loaded with fresh zucchini. Zucchini Bread is a perfect way to use up garden zucchini.
Author: Natasha of NatashasKitchen.com
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Zucchini Bread
Skill Level: Easy
Cost to Make: $4-$5
Servings: 10

Ingredients

  • 2 cups grated zucchini, 1 large zucchini
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, 1 stick at room temperature
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 ½ cups “better for bread” flour
  • 1 ½ tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup cranberries

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Grate 2 cups of zucchini and squeeze out extra juice.
  3. In a mixing bowl, cream together stick of butter and 1 cup of sugar, than add 2 lightly beaten eggs and 2 cups of zucchini; combine well.
  4. In a separate bowl, combine 1 ½ cups of flour, 1 ½ tsp of baking powder, 1 tsp of baking soda ½ teaspoon salt and add to creamed mixture.
  5. Next, add 1/2 cup dry cranberries (craisins) and 1 tsp of vanilla extract. Mix to combine.
  6. Pour zucchini mixture in the greased and floured loaf pan and bake for 65 minutes. Use a toothpick to check for doneness.
  7. Serve warm or cold, refrigerate leftovers.

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  • Catherine Matusz
    August 22, 2022

    I made the recipe EXACTLY as you said, and it was Wonderful! I’ve made MANY zucchini breads in my lifetime. This recipe is a keeper!

    Reply

    • NatashasKitchen.com
      August 22, 2022

      So glad you loved this recipe, Catherine! 🙂

      Reply

  • Mark
    July 25, 2022

    I just put a modified recipe in the oven – I used the two cups of zucchini and also mashed up three large ripe bananas, and then doubled almost all other ingredients except I quadrupled the cranberries to two cups. The batter tastes wonderful – hopefully it will be just as good out of the oven!

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    • Natasha's Kitchen
      July 25, 2022

      Please update us on how it goes, we’d love to know too.

      Reply

      • Mark
        July 26, 2022

        It came out really well – I checked after 55 minutes and it seemed pretty much done so I took it out after another 5, and I’m quite happy with it. My ten-year-old was going crazy about how good it smelled and had a little piece of it while it was still hot and pretty much impossible to slice

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        • Natasha's Kitchen
          July 26, 2022

          Love it! Thanks for sharing your experience with this recipe, good to know that your family enjoyed it too!

          Reply

  • Barbara
    July 9, 2022

    Do I need to peel the zucchini? What about the seeds? I am just not sure. Probably a silly question. I did not see it in the comments.

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    • NatashasKitchen.com
      July 9, 2022

      Hi Barbara. You can if you’d like to but no, that is not necessary.

      Reply

  • Margo Rubio
    February 9, 2022

    Help me please I don’t have better for bread flour, can I use All purpose flour instead?

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    • Natashas Kitchen
      February 9, 2022

      Hi Margo! I haven’t tried with all-purpose because the bread flour works so well, but I’m sure others might have the same question. One of my readers wrote: “i made it today with regular all purpose and it worked really well! it came out very yummy and i added lemon zest like others said” I hope this helps!

      Reply

  • Kate
    January 12, 2022

    Can I use wheat flour instead of “better than bread” flour?

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    • Natasha's Kitchen
      January 13, 2022

      Hi Kate, I honestly haven’t tried using wheat flour to advise. If you do an experiment, please share with us how it goes.

      Reply

  • Amanda
    August 1, 2021

    Delicious recipe! Perfect texture and flavor. Whole family loves it! Great way to use up extra zucchini from the garden. Thanks for another wonderful recipe!

    Reply

    • Natashas Kitchen
      August 2, 2021

      Yum! The best way to use up fresh zucchini! I’m so glad you enjoyed it!

      Reply

  • Kseniya
    April 19, 2021

    Recipe looks so good. Quick question, can white sugar be substituted with the brown one? Thank you 🙂

    Reply

    • Natashas Kitchen
      April 19, 2021

      Hi Kseniya, I haven’t tried this with brown sugar to advise on the outcome. If you experiment, let me know how you liked the recipe.

      Reply

  • Josie
    November 2, 2020

    Can someone please tell me how to make this a chocolate zucchini bread?

    Reply

    • Natashas Kitchen
      November 2, 2020

      Hi Josie, I haven’t tried making this in chocolate to advise.

      Reply

  • Linda
    July 24, 2020

    This recipe is amazing! This bread is so moist. The only thing I did different was to use all purpose flour because that’s all I had on hand. And I also bake them in the smaller loaf pans, so bake them for last time. Soooooo good! And I love watching your videos.

    Reply

    • Natashas Kitchen
      July 24, 2020

      I’m so glad you enjoyed that Linda! Thank you for that great review!

      Reply

  • Lisa
    June 25, 2020

    Hi Natasha!

    I just recently discovered you and I’m so happy that I did. I have spent hours watching your videos. This recipe is so easy and delish!

    P.S. I think you are just adorable!

    Reply

    • Natashas Kitchen
      June 25, 2020

      You’re so nice! Thank you for that wonderful compliment!

      Reply

  • angela
    July 29, 2019

    I love this, it was sooooooo yummy! Easy to make and I especially like that you can use bread flour, which is what I keep on hand. And I have to use up all my garden zucchini somehow! I substituted walnuts for the cranberries, as I like a nutty bread! Definitely will make this again!

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    • Natashas Kitchen
      July 30, 2019

      I’m so happy you enjoyed that Angela! Thank you for that great feedback!

      Reply

  • Elena
    March 12, 2019

    So good!!

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    • Natashas Kitchen
      March 12, 2019

      I’m so happy you enjoyed that, Elena!

      Reply

  • Diana
    January 22, 2019

    Thanks for a great recipe. I used this as my base and added frozen black current and frozen cranberries. I also put it in a 9×13 pan and it baked in 30 mins cut it into bars. Yummy 😋. Thanks!!!

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    • Natashas Kitchen
      January 23, 2019

      You’re welcome! I’m happy you enjoyed that, Diana!

      Reply

  • Katherine Scott
    September 14, 2018

    What size of loaf pan are you using?

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  • Lena
    February 7, 2018

    My families all time favorite zucchini bread! Thank you Natasha for this amazing recipe!

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    • Natasha's Kitchen
      February 8, 2018

      You’re welcome Lena! I’m glad you love the recipe. Thanks for sharing your great review!

      Reply

  • Katerina
    June 29, 2017

    Oh my, this zucchini bread is one of a kind! I made a few substitutions, just because it was a last minute decision so I ended up using what I had on hand. I used avocado oil because I was out of butter, raisins instead of cranberries, and regular all purpose flour. I also only needed to bake it for 50 minutes, could be because I used a glass bread pan or maybe my oven is a little too warm. About 30 minutes into Baking time I had to shield the top with aluminum foil to prevent overbrowning. It really is th best zucchini bread I’ve ever had! Thanks for another wonderful recipe!

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    • Natasha's Kitchen
      June 30, 2017

      You’re welcome Karina! I’m happy to hear you love the recipe! Thanks for sharing your fantastic review!

      Reply

  • ZS
    July 18, 2016

    What can I say… it is more then just delicious… I will rate this recipe as 5+++.
    I made this loaf 30 min ago and really enjoyed with cup of good green tea. My husband liked as well. By the way one slice of this loaf wasn’t enough for me, had to grab one more slice to satisfy my taste… oh can’t wait for tomorrow morning to have it with cup of coffee…
    Definitely, I will make this loaf one more time…
    Thank you

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    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      July 18, 2016

      I’m so happy you enjoyed it!! 🙂

      Reply

  • vera bentley
    September 3, 2015

    im waiting for the oven bell to go ‘ding’. i used zucchini & carrots coz i had no cranberries handy. some of the carrots were the ‘heritage’ variety they were very small but – get this – they are purple!

    il hashtag you when its finished natasha 🙂

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    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      September 3, 2015

      How awesome!! I can’t wait to see it!

      Reply

  • Kristina
    July 17, 2015

    Made this zucchini bread last night and added some walnuts to it, it was a hit! Thank you so much for what you do! You make cooking fun and easy 🙂

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    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      July 17, 2015

      Kristina, thank you for the great review and you are very welcome :).

      Reply

  • olga
    December 19, 2014

    delicious! my husband devoured it while I was at work. thanks natash!

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    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      December 19, 2014

      That’s so great! Thanks for a great review 🙂

      Reply

  • susanna faygenbaum
    August 20, 2014

    just wanted to let you and others know, i made it today with regular all purpose and it worked really well! it came out very yummy and i added lemon zest like others said

    Reply

    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      August 20, 2014

      I’m so happy you enjoyed the recipe! Thank you for the awesome review! 🙂

      Reply

  • Natasha
    natashaskitchen
    May 20, 2014

    Thank you so much for sharing your tip! I haven’t tried with all purpose because the bread flour works so well, but I’m sure others might have the same question. Thank you Nina!! 🙂

    Reply

  • Olga Gergi
    September 26, 2013

    This cake is really good with walnuts instead of cranberries 🙂 love adding a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top

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    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      September 26, 2013

      I’m so glad you commented on this. I think I know what I’m baking tomorrow! Thanks for the tip. Ice cream does sound so so good!

      Reply

  • nadia
    April 8, 2013

    I made this and it was real good. I just added carrots. 1/2 c zucchini and 1/2c carrots. =) Love your blog. love your recipes. Thank you!

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    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      April 8, 2013

      Oh I bet carrots would taste great in there. Thanks for the tip!

      Reply

  • Olga
    March 17, 2013

    Thank you so much, Natasha, it turned out very good! I added lemon zest instead of cranberries and topped with lemon glaze after it was baked…delicious! I love the way you explain everything, its sooooo easy to follow up 🙂 Great job! Stay that way and be blessed!

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    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      March 17, 2013

      Thank you so much Olga :). I like your twist on using lemon zest and glaze.

      Reply

    • Riry
      May 14, 2020

      Lemon glaze recipe pleeeese!
      Thx!
      Rory

      Reply

      • Natashas Kitchen
        May 14, 2020

        Thank you for that suggestion!

        Reply

  • Oksana B.
    February 4, 2013

    I had left over zucchini and bananas. I decided to make a Zucchini/Banana bread! I also added cranberries and walnuts. Can’t wait to try it! 🙂

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    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      February 4, 2013

      Oh yumm I bet the cranberries and walnuts will taste amazing!

      Reply

  • Svetlana
    October 22, 2012

    Natasha, thank you so much for this recipe! We absolutely love this and zucchini fritters!!! I’ve made both many times, always doubling the recipe since both bread and fritters go so fast. God bless you and your family!

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    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      October 22, 2012

      I wish zucchini grew all year long! 🙂 Thank you Svetlana!

      Reply

  • Oksana
    October 1, 2012

    Ah anything you bake with zucchini is so moist and fluffy and delicious! Im definitely gonna try this recipe. I made 4 chocolate zucchini cakes last week for parties and it was a huge hit! Super delicious!

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    • Josie
      February 3, 2020

      Can you tell me how you made it a chocolate zucchini bread? I love anything chocolate!

      Reply

      • Natasha's Kitchen
        February 4, 2020

        I haven’t tried making this in chocolate but I hope Oksana can share and give some tips!

        Reply

  • Snezhana
    September 29, 2012

    Oh ok! I’m actually getting your recipe for the peach galette right now…my mom fell in love with it and asked me to make 2 today! Thanks for all your AMAZING recipes…God bless!

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    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      September 29, 2012

      That’s sweet that your mom likes it so much 🙂 that makes me happy

      Reply

  • vikulya
    September 29, 2012

    I baked it yesterday. How delicious it tastes, Natasha!
    Reminds me of Stolichnii cake from Russian store.
    Served to my unexpected quests with tea. No one could tell that it is made is zucinni:)
    I am so thankful that I found.your website!
    Blessings:-)

    Reply

    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      September 29, 2012

      Wow that’s a very good review. Thank you 🙂

      Reply

  • Snezhana
    September 28, 2012

    Hi natasha!
    So I was reviewing the instructions and on step 4 it says both baking powder and baking soda is needed but up in the ingredients it says only baking powder…is it only the b. powder or both??
    BTW I love all your detailed step by step instructions, they are soo helpful!

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    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      September 28, 2012

      Tnx for letting me know Snezhana, I just got it fixed. Recipe calls for baking soda and baking powder.

      Reply

  • Liana Kozlov
    September 27, 2012

    What a perfect combination! Enjoy!

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  • estie
    September 26, 2012

    wawwww… looks yummm! n healthy, also 🙂 think i’m gonna make it for my son. Thank you so much, Natasha, for sharing this idea 🙂

    Reply

    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      September 26, 2012

      You’re welcome Estie. I hope your son loves it!

      Reply

  • Liana Kozlov
    September 26, 2012

    I just stopped by to check for something new and easy to bake.. And for sure, you had another great recipe! Thanks!

    Reply

    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      September 26, 2012

      Hope you love it 🙂 You’re welcome Liana. Hey, I was just thinking about your tea the other day. I’m gonna make myself a nice big cup before I go to work tonight. Sounds so perfect.

      Reply

  • Valentina Alaina
    September 25, 2012

    Love the banana bread so I think I’ll love the zucchini bread as well. Looking forward to trying out this recipe. Thank you for sharing such creative recipes with us!

    Reply

    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      September 25, 2012

      I’m so glad you enjoyed the banana bread! We make it all the time 🙂 let me know what you think of the zucchini bread.

      Reply

  • Lea's Cooking
    September 24, 2012

    Zucchini bread sound so good. And I have all the ingredients for it. Will try it tomorrow. I am up posting manti “Манты” recipe now. My son keeping me up, his nap was too long:)

    Reply

    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      September 24, 2012

      I will have to check out your manti once you will have it posted 🙂

      Reply

  • vikulya
    September 24, 2012

    Thank you for sharing, Natasha!
    I apreciate that you take your time and always post some new delicious dishes, so we can make our families happy by preparing something yummy.
    God bless!

    Reply

    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      September 24, 2012

      You are very welcome, it’s my pleasure 😀

      Reply

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