Description
Moist, tender, and spiced to perfection, this Zucchini Crumb Cake is the ultimate way to use up your garden harvest. Topped with a buttery, cinnamon-sugar streusel, it’s the perfect treat for breakfast or an afternoon snack.
Ingredients
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- For the Crumble Topping:
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- For the Cake:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup finely grated zucchini, squeezed dry
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8-inch square baking pan.
- In a small bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon for the topping. Stir in the melted butter until crumbly and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, then stir in the grated zucchini until just combined.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan. Sprinkle the crumb topping generously over the surface.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for at least 20 minutes before slicing.
Notes
- Make sure to squeeze the grated zucchini well with a paper towel or cheesecloth to remove excess moisture; this prevents the cake from becoming soggy.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- You can add 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts or pecans to the crumble topping for an extra crunch.
- Prep Time: PT15M
- Cook Time: PT40M
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g