Cranberry Zucchini Bread

Total Time

Prep: 15 min. Bake: 1 hour + cooling

Makes

2 loaves (12 pieces each)

Updated: Jun. 30, 2023
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
Cranberry Zucchini Bread Recipe photo by Taste of Home

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.
Sugared Cranberries
Heat 3 tablespoons light corn syrup in microwave until warm; gently toss with 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, allowing excess syrup to drip off. Toss in 1/3 cup sugar to coat. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set, about 1 hour. 

Nutrition Facts

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