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Moist Zucchini Bread

This delightful zucchini bread offers a perfect balance of sweetness and spice, featuring grated zucchini for moisture.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups grated zucchini
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup nuts or chocolate chips (optional)
  • 1/2 cup crumble topping (butter, flour, sugar, cinnamon)
  • Icing (powdered sugar, milk, vanilla)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your loaf pan.
  2. Combine the grated zucchini, sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla in a mixing bowl.
  3. Mix dry ingredients in another bowl: flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
  4. Combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture until just blended.
  5. Add your choice of nuts or chocolate chips if desired.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  7. Make the crumble topping by mixing butter, flour, sugar, and cinnamon until crumbly.
  8. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Cool the bread, then drizzle with icing of powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla.

Notes

Make sure to thoroughly dry your grated zucchini before adding it to the batter. Optional substitutions include using applesauce instead of oil or whole wheat flour for added nutrition.

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