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Cozy Snickerdoodle Zucchini Bread Recipe with Easy Cinnamon Swirls

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A moist and tender zucchini bread with cinnamon sugar swirls inspired by snickerdoodle cookies, perfect for a cozy treat with a veggie boost.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ¾ cups (220g) all-purpose flour (or whole wheat pastry flour for a nuttier flavor)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup (120ml) sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup (120g) finely shredded zucchini, squeezed dry
  • 2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar (for cinnamon sugar swirl)
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon (for cinnamon sugar swirl)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with butter or line it with parchment paper.
  2. Shred 1 cup of zucchini finely and squeeze out as much moisture as possible. Set aside.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon until evenly combined.
  4. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  5. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract until smooth and glossy.
  6. Add the softened cream cheese and sour cream (or Greek yogurt) to the wet mixture and mix until no lumps remain.
  7. Gently fold the shredded zucchini into the wet ingredients.
  8. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, folding gently until just combined without overmixing.
  9. In a small bowl, mix ¼ cup granulated sugar and 2 teaspoons cinnamon for the swirl. Reserve about 2 tablespoons for topping.
  10. Pour half the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly. Sprinkle half the cinnamon sugar mixture over it.
  11. Add the remaining batter on top, then sprinkle the rest of the cinnamon sugar.
  12. Using a butter knife or skewer, gently swirl the cinnamon sugar into the batter in a figure-eight or zigzag pattern.
  13. Bake for 50-60 minutes, starting to check at 50 minutes with a toothpick; it should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
  14. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Squeeze out zucchini moisture thoroughly to avoid soggy bread. Use room temperature ingredients for smooth mixing. Swirl cinnamon sugar gently to keep distinct ribbons. Tent with foil if top browns too fast. Start checking doneness at 50 minutes.

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