Description
Indulge in the delicious combination of snickerdoodle flavors and moist zucchini bread with this easy-to-make recipe. Perfect for breakfast or as a snack, this bread is a delightful treat for any time of day.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
Wet Ingredients:
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups grated zucchini (moisture lightly squeezed out)
- ½ cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
Cinnamon-Sugar Topping:
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease or line a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract. Stir in the sour cream and zucchini until well combined.
- Combine and Bake: Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar topping, and bake for 55–65 minutes.
- Cool and Serve: Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- You can substitute applesauce for half the butter to reduce fat.
- For extra flavor, fold in ½ cup chopped walnuts or white chocolate chips.
- This bread freezes well—wrap tightly and store for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
