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Snickerdoodle Zucchini Bread Recipe Easy Cozy Cinnamon Sugar Crust

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A cozy, soft, and moist zucchini bread with a crunchy cinnamon sugar crust inspired by snickerdoodle flavors, perfect for breakfast or a comforting snack.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour (or half whole wheat for a lighter loaf)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon (Ceylon cinnamon recommended)
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup (100g) packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup (120g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups (150g) grated zucchini (about 1 medium zucchini, squeezed dry)
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) whole milk or buttermilk
  • For the crunchy cinnamon sugar crust:
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with butter or non-stick spray.
  2. Grate zucchini and squeeze out excess moisture using a clean kitchen towel.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  4. In a separate bowl, beat softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (3-4 minutes).
  5. Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract.
  6. Add softened cream cheese and beat until smooth with no lumps.
  7. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients in batches, alternating with milk, starting and ending with dry ingredients. Mix gently to avoid overmixing.
  8. Fold in grated zucchini gently until just combined.
  9. Mix granulated sugar and cinnamon for the crust in a small bowl.
  10. Pour batter into loaf pan and smooth the top. Sprinkle cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the batter and press lightly.
  11. Bake for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and crust is golden and crunchy. Tent with foil if crust browns too quickly.
  12. Cool bread in pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Squeeze out excess moisture from zucchini to avoid soggy bread. Use a metal loaf pan for a crispier crust. Do not overmix batter to keep bread tender. Let bread cool completely on a rack to maintain crust crunch. Tent with foil if crust browns too fast.

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