Description
This Cinnamon Swirl Zucchini Bread is a moist and flavorful quick bread featuring the fresh taste of grated zucchini and a delicious cinnamon sugar swirl throughout. Perfect for breakfast or a snack, it combines warm spices and tender texture for a delightful treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups grated zucchini (about 1 medium zucchini)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Cinnamon Swirl
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan thoroughly to ensure the bread doesn’t stick during baking.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon until evenly combined.
- Combine wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, granulated sugar, and vegetable oil until the mixture is smooth and well combined. Then stir in the vanilla extract and grated zucchini to the wet mixture.
- Combine wet and dry mixtures: Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and gently mix until just combined. Avoid overmixing to maintain a tender bread texture.
- Layer batter and cinnamon swirl: Pour half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan. In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon. Sprinkle half of this cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the batter. Pour the remaining batter over the cinnamon sugar layer and top with the remaining cinnamon sugar. Use a knife to gently swirl the cinnamon sugar into the batter for a marbled effect.
- Bake the bread: Bake in the preheated oven for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Be careful not to overmix the batter to keep the bread light and fluffy.
- Grate the zucchini finely and do not squeeze it dry; the moisture will keep the bread moist.
- Make sure your loaf pan is well greased or lined with parchment paper for easy removal.
- You can add chopped nuts or chocolate chips for extra texture and flavor if desired.
- Store leftover bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
