Author Notes: This recipe highlights one of the great methods my mom taught me: substitute applesauce for oil. It doesn’t work with every single recipe, but it works beautifully with this bread. I think the use of applesauce makes this more flavorful and, of course, much healthier. I make this bread at least once a week when fresh zucchini is available. It’s a dish that resonates with adults and children alike. In fact, this was one of the first solid foods I fed my daughter. Note*: I edited the amount oil in this recipe based on feedback from a Food52 user. I agreed with her assessment and now use less and don’t split the batter up between two pans. —Kelsey Banfield
Makes: 1 9×5 loaf
Ingredients
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2
cups All-purpose flour
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1 1/2
teaspoons baking soda
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3/4
teaspoon baking powder
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1
teaspoon coarse salt
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3 1/2
teaspoons cinnamon
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3
eggs
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1/4
cup vegetable oil
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1/2
cup regular applesauce (NOT sugar-free or low-fat)
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1 1/2
cups sugar
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2
cups freshly grated zucchini
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1
teaspoon good vanilla extract
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350. Grease one 9×5 loaf pan and set aside.
- Sift together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and cinnamon into a bowl.
- In a separate bowl stir together eggs, oil, applesauce, sugar, zucchini and vanilla. Make sure it is fully combined.
- Carefully pour flour mixture into egg mixture, stirring until completely combined.
- Pour entire mixture into loaf pan. Bake 50-55 minutes, or until middle is set and a cake tester comes out clean.