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Snickerdoodle Zucchini Bread Recipe

Snickerdoodle Zucchini Bread Recipe

4.7 from 29 reviews

This Snickerdoodle Zucchini Bread is a delightful twist on traditional zucchini bread, infused with warm cinnamon flavors and topped with a sweet cinnamon sugar crust. Moist and flavorful, this bread is perfect for breakfast or as a snack.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients:

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups finely grated zucchini (squeezed dry)

Topping:

  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar + 1 tablespoon cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  3. Prepare Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, beat the granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, sour cream, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Combine Ingredients: Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined. Fold in the grated zucchini.
  5. Fill Pan and Add Topping: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Mix the topping sugar and cinnamon, then sprinkle it generously over the batter.
  6. Bake: Bake for 55–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Cool and Serve: Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Be sure to squeeze the zucchini well to avoid excess moisture.
  • This bread can be frozen for up to 2 months.
  • Add a handful of chopped walnuts for extra texture.

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