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Cozy Grandma’s Zucchini Bread Recipe Baked in Coffee Cans Easy and Perfect

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A nostalgic and comforting zucchini bread baked uniquely in coffee cans, offering a moist crumb with a slightly crisp crust. This simple recipe uses everyday ingredients and is perfect for gifting or sharing.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 3 cups grated zucchini (about 3 medium zucchinis), squeezed lightly to remove excess moisture
  • 2 ½ cups (315 g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 1 ½ cups (300 g) granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup (180 ml) vegetable oil (canola oil preferred)
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Optional: ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans, or ½ cup raisins or chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line 1-pound coffee cans with parchment paper or spray with nonstick spray.
  2. Grate zucchini using a box grater. Place shredded zucchini in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze gently to remove excess moisture; keep it damp, not dripping.
  3. In a large bowl, sift together flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Whisk to combine evenly.
  4. In a separate bowl, beat eggs, then add vegetable oil and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth and well combined.
  5. Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients. Fold gently with a wooden spoon or silicone spatula until just combined; avoid overmixing.
  6. Fold in grated zucchini and optional add-ins (nuts, raisins, or chocolate chips). Batter should be thick but moist.
  7. Spoon batter into prepared coffee cans, filling each about 2/3 full. Smooth tops gently.
  8. Place cans on a baking sheet and bake for 50–60 minutes. Check doneness at 50 minutes with a toothpick; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  9. Remove cans from oven and cool for 10 minutes. Carefully slide bread out using parchment paper and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Slice and serve warm or at room temperature. Store in an airtight container for several days.

Notes

Use firm, fresh zucchinis and squeeze out excess moisture gently to avoid soggy bread. Line coffee cans properly with parchment or nonstick spray to prevent sticking. Tent with foil if bread browns too fast. Loaf pans can be used but will alter texture and shape. Vegan and gluten-free adaptations are possible with ingredient swaps.

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