Zucchini Gingerbread Recipe
This Zucchini Gingerbread is a delightful twist on the classic gingerbread, incorporating the freshness of zucchini for a moist and flavorful loaf.
- Author: Bennett
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Zucchini Gingerbread Ingredients:
- 1.5 cups finely grated zucchini (do not drain liquid)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1/4 cup hot water
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350℉. Grease a 9×5 loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine grated zucchini, brown sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
- Combine Molasses: In a third bowl, mix molasses with hot water until well combined.
- Mix the Batter: Gradually add dry ingredients and molasses mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 48-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the gingerbread to cool before slicing. Optionally, dust the top with confectioner’s sugar.
Notes
- This gingerbread is best served the day after baking for optimal flavor.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of loaf)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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