Description
This Pumpkin Zucchini Bread is a delightful combination of fall flavors and moist texture. Packed with pumpkin, zucchini, and warm spices, it’s a perfect treat for any time of day.
Ingredients
Pumpkin Zucchini Bread:
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 cup grated zucchini (with excess moisture squeezed out)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin, zucchini, eggs, oil, sugars, and vanilla until smooth.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and spices.
- Combine wet and dry: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, fold in nuts if using.
- Bake: Pour batter into pan and bake for 55–65 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Remove excess moisture from zucchini to avoid sogginess.
- Experiment with additions like chocolate chips or raisins.
- Bread can be frozen for up to 3 months.