This Zucchini Crumb Cake has an ultra moist base with buttery streusel topping and sweet cinnamon glaze. A perfect way to use up your garden fresh zucchini.
After baking and glazing, slide slices into a freezer safe, air tight container. I love this freezer friendly crumb cake recipe.
Aimee’s Recipe Notes
Taste & Texture: Tender crumb with a butter streusel that becomes caramelized after baking!
Prep Tip: Allow the batter to rest for at least 10-15 minutes to allow the zucchini to release moisture into the batter.
Make Ahead: Bake and freeze the cake for up to 3 months.
Top Tip: Add chopped walnuts or pecans for extra crunch and flavor.
Storage: Keep cake covered in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
Ingredient List for Zucchini Cake
Most of these ingredients you probably already have on hand. Scroll down below to the recipe card for all ingredients and measurements.
- Zucchini- use my guide on how to shred zucchini for best results. No need to peel zucchini for this recipe!
- Butter- I prefer unsalted butter in baking, this allows me to control the salt level. Use my tips on how to soften butter quickly.
- All-Purpose Flour- For best results, be sure to learn how to measure flour correctly to avoid an overly dry cake.
- Baking Powder- Helps the cake rise and stay fluffy, especially important since zucchini adds a lot of weight and moisture.
How to Make Zucchini Crumb Cake
Your morning cup of coffee is ready, this zucchini crumb cake recipe is the perfect addition to your routine.
Make the crumb cake batter.
- If using frozen zucchini, be sure to press out the excess liquid. If using fresh zucchini, allow the batter to rest about 10 minutes to allow zucchini to release moisture.
- Spread batter in a 13×9 baking dish!
Make the crumb topping.
- In a bowl, with a fork, combine the buttery crumb topping for this easy zucchini breakfast cake.
- Sprinkle crumb topping over the batter, using your hands if needed.
Ice the cake. Whisk together the icing ingredients and drizzle over the cake.
Tips and Tricks
- Use parchment paper for easy removal. Lining your pan makes it easier to the lift the cooled cake out cleanly and slice perfect squares.
- Make your streusel chunky. Use your hands to press the topping into little clumps before sprinkling over the batter. This creates a bakery-style crumb texture.
- Let it cool before adding icing. Use my vanilla icing recipe, or the cinnamon glaze below. Be sure cake is mostly cool.
- How to store zucchini crumb cake. Keep cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. Freeze for up to 3 months.
Easy Breakfast Recipes
Pin this now to find it later
