Cinnamon Swirl Zucchini Bread
Cinnamon Swirl Zucchini Bread offers a delightful blend of moist zucchini and warm, aromatic cinnamon. Perfect for breakfast or as a snack, this easy-to-make bread features beautiful swirls that make it visually appealing and ideal for sharing. Enjoy it plain or with added chocolate chips or nuts for an extra treat. This recipe guarantees satisfaction in every slice, bringing comfort and flavor to your kitchen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups grated zucchini
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Grate the zucchini and squeeze out excess moisture using a clean kitchen towel.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon until there are no lumps.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs and mix in the oil and vanilla extract until combined.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Gently stir in the grated zucchini.
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan. In a small bowl, mix additional sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle half over the batter. Add remaining batter and top with more cinnamon sugar.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (60g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg