Description
A moist and spiced zucchini bread with a snickerdoodle twist, combining cinnamon-sugar coating with the goodness of zucchini for a delightful, flavorful treat.
Ingredients
1 medium zucchini, grated (about 1 cup)
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup sour cream or plain yogurt
1/4 cup milk
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for topping)
3 tablespoons granulated sugar (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan with butter or non-stick spray, or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Grate the zucchini using a box grater or food processor. Place the grated zucchini in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out any excess moisture.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the sour cream (or yogurt) and milk. Mix until just combined.
- Gently fold in the grated zucchini, making sure it is evenly distributed in the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- In a small bowl, combine the cinnamon and sugar for the topping. Sprinkle it evenly over the batter.
- Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.
- Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
To add extra texture, fold in chopped nuts like walnuts or chocolate chips.
Add a pinch of nutmeg or ginger for an extra warm, cozy kick.
This bread stores well in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. It can also be frozen for up to 3 months.
Reheat by microwaving a slice for 15-20 seconds or warming it in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack, Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
