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Moist Cinnamon Sugar Zucchini Bread with Cream Cheese Swirl

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A moist and flavorful zucchini bread featuring a sweet cinnamon sugar topping and a creamy, tangy cream cheese swirl that makes every bite unforgettable.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (240 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
  • 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup (100 g) packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups (180 g) grated zucchini, squeezed dry
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) buttermilk (or plain yogurt as substitute)
  • 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/3 cup (65 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
  2. Grate zucchini and squeeze out excess moisture using a clean kitchen towel.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg (if using).
  4. In a large bowl, beat softened butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  5. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
  6. Fold in grated zucchini and buttermilk gently.
  7. Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet batter until just combined; do not overmix.
  8. In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese with sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
  9. Spread half of the zucchini bread batter into the prepared pan. Dollop half of the cream cheese mixture over the batter and gently swirl with a knife or skewer.
  10. Repeat layering with remaining batter and cream cheese mixture.
  11. Mix sugar and cinnamon for topping and sprinkle evenly over the top.
  12. Bake for 55–65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs. Tent with foil if browning too quickly.
  13. Cool in the pan on a wire rack for 15 minutes, then remove loaf and cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Squeeze zucchini well to avoid soggy bread. Use room temperature ingredients for best results. Chill cream cheese mixture if too soft before swirling. Tent with foil if top browns too quickly. Fresh cinnamon enhances flavor. Let bread cool completely before slicing to preserve cream cheese swirl.

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