Honey butter zucchini bread –Hey y’all, today we’re diving into a delicious treat that’ll warm your heart and fill your belly—Zucchini Bread with Honey Butter. This ain’t just any zucchini bread; it’s moist, sweet, and perfect for a cozy evening at home or to impress your friends at brunch. Let’s get into it!
Zucchini Bread with Honey Butter
Check out this beautiful loaf that’s gonna have everybody asking for seconds. Trust me, it’s not just easy to make; it’s downright irresistible!
Ingredients for the Zucchini Bread:
- 1 ½ cups grated zucchini (about 1 medium zucchini)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions:
- First off, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan. You can also line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Next, in a large bowl, mix together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and the oil till they’re well combined.
- Add the eggs and vanilla to the mixture, beating them in until it’s nice and smooth.
- Now, gently fold in the grated zucchini. Don’t be shy; really get in there!
- In another bowl, whisk together your flours, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- Slowly mix the dry ingredients into your wet mixture until just combined—don’t overmix or it might get tough!
- If you’re adding nuts, fold them in gently at this stage.
- Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan and smooth out the top.
- Bake for about 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean from the center. Your kitchen is gonna smell heavenly!
- Let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then turn it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
For the Honey Butter:
Mix together ½ cup of softened butter with ¼ cup of honey until it’s nice and creamy. Spread this sweet goodness on a warm slice of zucchini bread, and you are living your best life!
Enjoy every bite, my friends! This recipe is bound to make your day a little sweeter and your heart a little fuller.