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Zucchini Coffee Cake Recipe

Zucchini Coffee Cake Recipe

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  • Author: Lisa
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Zucchini Coffee Cake recipe is a delightful twist on a classic treat. Moist and flavorful, with a hint of cinnamon and a sweet crumb topping, it’s perfect for breakfast or as a snack with a cup of coffee.


Ingredients

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For the Cake

  • 1 1/2 cups (186g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) vegetable oil
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup (118ml) milk
  • 2 cups (approx 206g) shredded zucchini (approx 1 large or 2 small)

For the Topping

  • 1/2 cup (100g) packed brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon (8g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons (28g) butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°. Spray an 8-inch or 9-inch square pan with cooking spray.
  2. Whisk flower, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon together in a medium bowl.
  3. Stir sugar, oil, and egg in a large bowl. Stir in milk. Stir dry ingredients into wet and stir until just combined. Fold in zucchini. Pour into prepared pan.
  4. Make the crumb topping: stir together brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and melted butter. Sprinkle over cake batter.
  5. Bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 240
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 220mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 25mg