Description
Harvest season shines through this pumpkin zucchini bread, blending autumn’s richest flavors into one irresistible loaf. Moist crumbs and warm spices invite comfort, promising a delightful slice that connects seasonal ingredients with pure baking magic.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 12 cups zucchini, squeezed dry
- 1 cup pureed pumpkin
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 eggs
Sweeteners and Fats:
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1/2 cup applesauce
Spices and Additives:
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon cloves
- 1 cup chocolate chips (optional)
- 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare two loaf pans by greasing and dusting with flour to ensure easy bread removal.
- Whisk eggs and sugars until thoroughly blended, then incorporate pumpkin puree, melted butter, applesauce, and vanilla extract into a smooth mixture.
- In a separate container, combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves using a whisk.
- Gradually incorporate dry ingredients into wet ingredients, stirring until just combined to maintain a tender texture.
- Gently fold shredded zucchini throughout the batter, ensuring even distribution; add chocolate chips or nuts if desired.
- Carefully distribute batter equally between prepared loaf pans, creating smooth surfaces.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center—it should emerge clean.
- Allow bread to rest in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling.
- Slice and serve warm, or store at room temperature for later enjoyment.
Notes
- Use fresh, high-quality zucchini for the best moisture and texture in your bread.
- Squeeze out excess moisture from grated zucchini to prevent soggy bread and ensure a perfect crumb.
- Consider toasting nuts or chocolate chips briefly before adding to intensify their flavor and add a delightful crunch.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend and ensure all other ingredients are gluten-free certified.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 252
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg