Cranberry Zucchini Bread

Total Time Prep: 15 min. Bake: 1 hour + cooling
Yield 2 loaves (12 pieces each)
Test Kitchen Approved
Nutmeg and cinnamon add spice to these flavorful loaves. The flecks of green zucchini and red cranberries give each slice a festive look that's just right for the holidays. —Alice Manzo, South Easton, Massachusetts

Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1-1/4 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 3 eggs
  • 1-1/2 cups shredded zucchini
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup chopped fresh or frozen cranberries
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredient. In another bowl, beat eggs; add zucchini, oil and vanilla. Stir into dry ingredients just until blended. Fold in the cranberries and walnuts. Pour into two greased and floured 8x4-in. loaf pans. Bake at 350° for 60-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 234 calories, 11g fat (2g saturated fat), 23mg cholesterol, 196mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.

Nutmeg and cinnamon add spice to these flavorful loaves. The flecks of green zucchini and red cranberries give each slice a festive look that's just right for the holidays. —Alice Manzo, South Easton, Massachusetts
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