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Best Easy Cinnamon Swirl Zucchini Bread Recipe

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This Best Easy Cinnamon Swirl Zucchini Bread is a moist, flavorful quick bread featuring grated zucchini, a delightful cinnamon swirl, and an optional sweet glaze. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or sharing with friends, this recipe blends warm spices with tender zucchini for a comforting treat that’s easy to make and irresistibly delicious.

Ingredients

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For the Bread:

  • 2 medium zucchinis (about 2 cups grated, drained)
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • ⅓ cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Cinnamon Swirl:

  • ⅓ cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp melted butter

For the Glaze (optional but recommended):

  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1–2 tbsp milk
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Zucchini: Grate the zucchinis using a coarse grater, then place them in a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth and squeeze out as much moisture as possible to avoid a watery bread. Set aside the drained zucchini.
  2. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper for easier removal.
  3. Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon until well combined. Set aside.
  4. Mix the Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, beat the eggs with the granulated and brown sugars until fully combined. Add the vegetable oil and vanilla extract and mix until smooth.
  5. Combine the Zucchini and Dry Ingredients: Fold in the drained grated zucchini into the wet mixture gently. Gradually add the dry ingredients, stirring just until combined without overmixing to avoid dense bread.
  6. Make the Cinnamon Swirl: In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and melted butter until the mixture is crumbly and evenly moistened.
  7. Layer the Batter and Cinnamon Swirl: Pour half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle half of the cinnamon mixture evenly over the batter. Add the remaining batter on top, then sprinkle the remaining cinnamon mixture. Use a knife or skewer to gently swirl the cinnamon mixture into the batter to create a cinnamon swirl effect.
  8. Bake: Bake the loaf in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  9. Cool: Let the bread cool in the pan for about 15 minutes. Then remove it and cool completely on a wire rack to prevent sogginess.
  10. Make the Glaze: Whisk together powdered sugar, milk (start with 1 tbsp and add more as needed), and vanilla extract until smooth and drizzleable.
  11. Glaze the Bread: Once the bread is completely cooled, drizzle the glaze evenly on top. Allow it to set for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Frozen zucchini can be used if fully thawed and moisture squeezed out.
  • If you don’t have brown sugar, substitute granulated sugar plus 1 teaspoon molasses to mimic the flavor.
  • Store leftover zucchini bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze wrapped tightly for up to 3 months.
  • The glaze is optional and can be omitted for less sweetness; the cinnamon swirl provides plenty of flavor.

Keywords: zucchini bread, cinnamon swirl, easy zucchini bread, cinnamon bread, quick bread, moist zucchini bread, breakfast bread, snack bread

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