Maida Heatter's Zucchini Loaf

Discover the magic of "Maida Heatter's Zucchini Loaf," a timeless classic that transforms simple ingredients into a moist and flavorful quick bread. This recipe combines aromatic spices like cinnamon and nutmeg with the natural sweetness of freshly grated zucchini, creating a rich, tender loaf that's perfect for any time of day. Enhanced by crunchy walnuts (optional, but highly recommended!), this zucchini bread is easy to make, requiring just 15 minutes of prep time. Whether savored plain, warm from the oven, or topped with a dollop of cream cheese, this loaf is a delightful balance of sweetness and spice. With a one-hour bake time and a yield of 10 hearty servings, it’s an ideal go-to for breakfast, dessert, or afternoon tea. Perfectly soft, nutty, and irresistibly delicious, this zucchini loaf is a must-try for cozy baking days!

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoons Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoons Ground nutmeg
• 2 large Eggs
• 1.25 cups Granulated sugar
• 0.5 cups Vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1.5 cups Grated zucchini (unpeeled)
• 0.5 cups Chopped walnuts (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper for easier release.

Step 2

In a medium mixing bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs until they are light and frothy. Add the sugar, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract, and mix until combined.

Step 4

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring just until the batter comes together. Do not overmix.

Step 5

Fold in the grated zucchini and optional walnuts until evenly distributed throughout the batter.

Step 6

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 55–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.

Step 8

Remove the loaf from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Step 9

Serve the zucchini loaf plain, or spread a little butter or cream cheese on each slice for a perfect treat.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1151.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3352.8

Total Fat 157.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 22.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 67.2g
Cholesterol 372mg	0%
Sodium 2834.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 457.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.6g	0%
Total Sugars 262.2g
Protein 52.0g	0%

Vitamin D 82IU	0%
Calcium 219.3mg	0%
Iron 16.3mg	0%
Potassium 1642.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 41.1%

Protein: 6.0%

Carbs: 52.9%