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Cozy Snickerdoodle Zucchini Bread Recipe with Easy Cinnamon Sugar Swirl

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A moist and tender zucchini bread with a sweet, spicy cinnamon sugar swirl inspired by snickerdoodle cookies. Perfect for cozy mornings or afternoon tea, this quick and easy recipe uses simple pantry ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (240g)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup unsalted butter (115g), softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar (200g)
  • ¼ cup brown sugar (50g)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups grated zucchini (about 2 medium zucchinis), squeezed dry
  • ¼ cup sugar mixed with 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon (for cinnamon sugar swirl)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease your loaf pan with butter or line it with parchment paper for easy removal. (5 minutes)
  2. Grate the zucchini using the medium side of your grater. Place it in a clean kitchen towel or paper towels and squeeze out excess moisture. (5 minutes)
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon until well combined. (3 minutes)
  4. In a separate bowl, beat the softened butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy. (3-4 minutes)
  5. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract until the batter is smooth and glossy. (2 minutes)
  6. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture just until incorporated. Avoid overmixing. (3 minutes)
  7. Fold the squeezed zucchini into the batter until evenly distributed. (2 minutes)
  8. Prepare the cinnamon sugar swirl by mixing sugar and cinnamon. Pour half the batter into the loaf pan, sprinkle half the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over it, then add the remaining batter. Use a knife or skewer to swirl the cinnamon sugar through the batter in a figure-eight motion. Top with remaining cinnamon sugar. (5 minutes)
  9. Bake in the preheated oven for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. Check at 45 minutes and tent with foil if browning too fast. (50–60 minutes)
  10. Let the bread cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing. (20 minutes)

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to keep the bread tender. Use fresh ground cinnamon for best flavor. Squeeze zucchini dry to avoid soggy bread. If batter is too thick, add 2 tablespoons milk. Tent with foil if bread browns too quickly. For dairy-free, substitute butter with coconut oil. For vegan, replace eggs with flax eggs and butter with coconut oil.

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Keywords: zucchini bread, snickerdoodle, cinnamon sugar swirl, quick bread, cozy recipe, easy baking, zucchini dessert, homemade bread

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