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Pecan Zucchini Bread Recipe
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Pecan Zucchini Bread

This stunning bread masterfully combines sweet and savory flavors including cinnamon, allspice, and of course, zucchini, and pecans. Plus, this recipe makes 2 loaves, so you can earn some brownie points by giving one away to friends or family!
Course Baking
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 2552kcal
Author Michelle Ordever

Ingredients

  • 2 T. unsalted butter
  • 3 large eggs room temperature
  • ½ c. vegetable oil
  • ½ c. applesauce unsweetened
  • ¾ c. raw cane sugar*
  • 1 c. dark brown sugar packed
  • t. real vanilla extract
  • 3 c. all-purpose flour
  • 2 t. ground cinnamon
  • ½ t. ground allspice
  • 1 t. baking soda
  • ½ t. baking powder
  • ½ t salt
  • 3 c. shredded zucchini
  • c. pecans roughly chopped and divided
  • *Can use regular white sugar instead of raw cane sugar

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 170°C/325°F/Gas 3. Generously grease two 9-inch loaf pans with butter and set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, beat together the eggs, vegetable oil, applesauce, sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract just until blended. 


    Pecan Zucchini Bread - Wet Ingredients in Bowl
  • Add the flour, cinnamon, allspice, baking soda, baking powder, and salt to a medium bowl and stir to combine.


    Pecan Zucchini Bread - Dry Ingredients
  • Pour the dry ingredients into the wet, a little at a time, and mix to combine. Scrape the sides of the bowl with a spatula, as needed, to make sure the dry ingredients are thoroughly incorporated into the batter.


  • Add the shredded zucchini and one cup pecans to the mixing bowl and fold into the batter.


    Pecan & Zucchini added to Mixture
  • Divide the batter between the prepared loaf pans and place in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.


  • Remove from oven and sprinkle the remaining pecans on top of each pan.


    Pecans Sprinkled on top of part-baked Bread
  • Return to oven and bake for another 30 minutes before checking for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center of each loaf. If necessary, continue baking until the toothpick comes out clean.
    (Depending on how much moisture is in the zucchini, it may take an hour or slightly longer for the loaves to finish baking).


    Pecan Zucchini Bread Recipe
  • Remove from oven and cool for several minutes. When cool enough to handle, transfer the loaves to a wire rack or cutting board. Slice and serve immediately or cover tightly with plastic wrap once cooled and
    store in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Enjoy!

    Pecan Zucchini Bread Recipe

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 2552kcal | Carbohydrates: 337g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 123g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 98g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 310mg | Sodium: 1481mg | Fiber: 17g | Sugar: 179g