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Zucchini Bread Coffee Cake.

This Zucchini Bread Coffee Cake is a must-try! Moist, flavorful, and topped with a crunchy streusel, it's perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 9 servings
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon for cake
  • 2 large eggs lightly beaten
  • 0.5 cup olive oil
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup grated zucchini
  • 0.75 cup brown sugar for streusel topping
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon for streusel
  • 0.67 cup brown sugar for streusel mix
  • 0.5 cup flour for streusel mix
  • 0.5 teaspoon cinnamon for streusel mix
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter for streusel

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Baking dish
  • Grater
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures your cake bakes evenly.
  2. Grease your 9x13 inch baking dish with a bit of olive oil or butter to prevent sticking. You can also line it with parchment paper for easier removal.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder, and cinnamon.
  4. In another bowl, beat the eggs. Add the olive oil, sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
  5. Grate your zucchini and fold it into the wet mixture. Make sure to squeeze out excess moisture if it’s particularly watery.
  6. Slowly add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to over-mix; a few lumps are okay.
  7. In a separate bowl, combine the brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon for the streusel. Cut in the unsalted butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  8. Pour half of the batter into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle half of the streusel mixture over the batter. Add the remaining batter on top and finish with the rest of the streusel.
  9. Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  10. Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a cooling rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

  • For a healthier option, you can substitute all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour.
  • This cake freezes beautifully; wrap it tightly in plastic wrap before freezing.
  • Feel free to add nuts or chocolate chips to the batter for extra flavor.