Description
This Zucchini Crumb Coffee Cake Recipe is soft, moist, and topped with a buttery cinnamon streusel that’s impossible to resist! A delicious way to use fresh zucchini, it’s perfect for breakfast, brunch, dessert, or enjoying with your favorite cup of coffee.
Ingredients
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For the Cake
- 2 cups all-purpose flour – Forms the base of the cake.
- 1 teaspoon baking powder – Helps the cake rise.
- ½ teaspoon baking soda – Creates a light, tender crumb.
- ½ teaspoon salt – Enhances all the flavors.
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon – Adds warm spice.
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional) – Adds subtle warmth.
- 2 large eggs – Provide structure and richness.
- ½ cup granulated sugar – Sweetens the cake.
- ¼ cup brown sugar – Adds moisture and caramel flavor.
- ½ cup vegetable oil or melted butter – Keeps the cake moist.
- ¼ cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt – Makes the cake extra tender.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract – Adds classic flavor.
- 1½ cups grated zucchini – Adds natural moisture.
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional) – Adds crunch.
For the Crumb Topping
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed – Creates a crumbly topping.
Optional Vanilla Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare the baking pan.
- Grate the zucchini and lightly remove excess moisture.
- Prepare the cinnamon crumb topping and chill it.
- Whisk together the dry ingredients.
- Mix the wet ingredients until smooth.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients without overmixing.
- Fold in the grated zucchini and optional nuts.
- Spread the batter into the prepared pan.
- Sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over the batter.
- Bake for 40–50 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool slightly, drizzle with the optional vanilla glaze, and slice.
- Serve warm or at room temperature with coffee, tea, or your favorite beverage.
Notes
- Chill the crumb topping before baking for the best texture.
- Don’t overmix the batter to keep the cake light and tender.
- Cool slightly before slicing and glazing for the best results.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 45
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slices per serving
- Calories: 320 calories
