Dulce de Leche Zucchini Bread
Prep
20 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
This is my favorite way to sneak zucchini into a dessert that tastes absolutely indulgent. The dulce de leche swirled throughout gives you that rich caramel flavor without any fussy caramelizing, and the grated zucchini keeps everything wonderfully moist while adding fiber and nutrients. Best of all, the whole thing comes together in under an hour, making it perfect for when you want homemade baked goods without spending your whole afternoon in the kitchen. It's simple, it's delicious, and honestly, it's become my go to recipe for impressing people at potlucks.
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Ingredients
- 250 gall-purpose flour
- 200 ggranulated sugar
- 100 gunsalted butter, softened
- 150 mldulce de leche
- 300 gzucchini, grated
- 2 eggeggs
- 1 mLvanilla extract
- 5 gbaking powder
- 2 gsalt
- 100 gchopped walnuts (optional)(optional)
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
Tip: Use an oven thermometer for accurate temperature.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Tip: Sift dry ingredients to ensure even distribution.
- 3
In a separate bowl, whisk together dulce de leche, butter, and eggs until smooth.
Tip: Scrape down the sides of the bowl to ensure all ingredients are well combined.
- 4
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined.
Tip: Be careful not to overmix.
- 5
Fold in the grated zucchini and chopped walnuts (if using).
Tip: Be gentle to avoid crushing the zucchini.
- 6
Pour the batter into a greased and floured 9x5-inch loaf pan.
Tip: Use a spatula to spread the batter evenly.
- 7
Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Tip: Check for doneness every 5 minutes after 30 minutes.
- 8
Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
Tip: Invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- 9
Once cool, slice and serve.
Tip: Store at room temperature for up to 3 days or wrap tightly and freeze for up to 2 months.
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