Description
Snickerdoodle Zucchini Bread is a delightful twist on a classic treat, combining the warm flavors of cinnamon with moist zucchini for a tender loaf that’s perfect for any occasion. This easy recipe yields a beautifully spiced bread topped with a sweet cinnamon-sugar crust. Enjoy it fresh from the oven, or toasted with butter for breakfast or dessert—your taste buds will thank you!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchinis, grated (about 2 cups)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon (for the batter) + 1 tsp (for topping)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- Grate the zucchinis and squeeze out excess moisture.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugars, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, combine eggs, grated zucchini, vanilla extract, and melted butter until smooth.
- Gradually mix wet ingredients into dry ingredients until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar topping over it.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (65g)
- Calories: 186
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 116mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 36mg
Keywords: - For added flavor variations, consider mixing in chocolate chips or nuts. - Substitute all-purpose flour with whole wheat or gluten-free alternatives if desired.