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Brown Butter Zucchini Coffee Cake

Brown Butter Zucchini Coffee Cake

The ultimate comfort food, Brown Butter Zucchini Coffee Cake is a delightful blend of nutty flavors and moist texture. This easy weeknight treat will satisfy your sweet cravings and warm up your kitchen. Perfect for any gathering or a cozy night in!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 16 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220

Ingredients
  

  • 8 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Cut into tablespoons for browning.
  • 2.5 cups All-Purpose Flour Base for the cake.
  • 1 cup Light Brown Sugar Packed for sweetness.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda To help the cake rise.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor.
  • 1.5 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon Adds warmth.
  • 0.25 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg For additional spice.
  • 1 cup Plain Greek Yogurt For moisture.
  • 2 large Eggs For binding.
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract Adds flavor.
  • 1.5 cups Shredded Zucchini Don’t squeeze out the liquid.
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter For streusel topping.
  • 0.5 cup Brown Sugar For sweetness in topping.
  • 0.5 cup All-Purpose Flour For topping texture.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Enhances streusel flavor.
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar For glaze.
  • 2 tablespoons Milk To thin glaze.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Adds to glaze flavor.
  • 1 pinch Ground Cinnamon For glaze flavor.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Frying Pan
  • Whisk
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Wooden Spoon

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a small saucepan, brown 8 tablespoons of unsalted butter over medium-low heat until it's golden brown and fragrant.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 cup of light brown sugar, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1 1/2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon of ground nutmeg.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together cooled browned butter, 1 cup of plain Greek yogurt, 2 large eggs, and 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract.
  5. Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and stir gently until combined. Then fold in 1 1/2 cups of shredded zucchini.
  6. Transfer the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
  7. For the streusel topping, brown 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter until fragrant.
  8. In a small bowl, combine browned butter, 1/2 cup of brown sugar, 1/2 cup of all-purpose flour, and 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon until crumbly.
  9. Sprinkle the streusel topping over the cake batter.
  10. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  11. Prepare the glaze with 1 cup of powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons of milk, 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and a pinch of ground cinnamon.
  12. Once cooled, drizzle the glaze over the cake and cut into squares.

Notes

  • Tip 1: The cake will keep covered on the counter for 2-3 days.