Caramel Zucchini Bread with Stroopwafels – A 2 Loaf Zucchini Bread Recipe

Looking for a new alternative to classic zucchini bread? Our Caramel Zucchini Bread is loaded with caramel chips plus an optional ingredient for added pizazz.  Try adding Stroopwafels, a crisp waffle cookies filled with caramel sauce. This recipe takes zucchini bread to a whole new level.

Zucchini Bread Recipe with Caramel Baking Chips and Stroopwafels

This recipe came from The Working Cook, one of my go-to old school cookbooks. I modified our Classic Zucchini Bread recipe by adding some yummy ingredients to make this caramel version.  You can jazz up zucchini bread with chocolate chips (our favorite), glazes (try our mocha glazed version), nuts and raisins, and so much more.

Recently, I found a bag of Ghiradelli Caramel baking chips and a half-eaten box of Stroopwafels from Big Lots while cleaning out the pantry. What is a Stroopwafel?  It is a double layered waffle cookie filled with caramel originally from the Netherlands. My brain started working, and next thing you know I created a new favorite version of zucchini bread.

I love how you get a double-punch of caramel flavor in this zucchini quick bread.  It is a great combination with a cup of coffee for breakfast or for dessert after a summer dinner like Grilled Pork Steak.

2 Loaf Zucchini Bread Recipe

I love zucchini bread recipes that make 2 loaves of bread. Here’s how I play these cards. We eat one loaf of this moist zucchini bread right away, and then there’s an extra loaf to do one of two things with.

1. Share a loaf of zucchini bread with caramel with friends or family, or possibly someone who just had a baby, a death, or who might be just have a rough time.
2. Wrap up the moist zucchini bread in foil and then seal tightly in an air-tight zip lock back, and toss it in the freezer for later.

Either way, you’ll be glad you made this 2 loaf zucchini bread recipe.

Ingredient List for Zucchini Bread with 2 Cups of Zucchini

• Zucchini, shredded
• Vegetable Oil
• Applesauce
• Granulated Sugar
• Large Eggs
• Ground Cinnamon
• All Purpose Flour
• Baking Powder
• Baking Soda
• Salt
• Caramel Baking Chips
• Stroopwafel Cookies (optional)

How to Make Make Caramel Zucchini Bread with Stroopwafel Cookies

Step By Step Instructions

1. Combine wet ingredients in a mixer—grated zucchini, eggs, sugar, oil, applesauce and cinnamon.
2. In a separate large bowl, whisk the dry ingredients–flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Slowly add the flour mixture to the wet mixture, mixing lightly between each addition.
4. Stir in caramel chips and chunks of Stroopwafel cookies.
5. Divide into 2 loaf pans that have been greased and floured.  If desired, add more caramel chips on top.
6. Bake at 325 degrees F for an hour. Cool in the pan for 5 to 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack.

For the full ingredient amounts and recipe steps for Caramel Zucchini Bread recipe, scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of this page.

Recipe FAQs

• This is a version of our Classic Zucchini Bread. I love taking tried and true recipes and making a new spin.
• Stroopwafel cookies are a secret ingredient; however, they are optional. You could just use caramel baking chips, if desired.
  • What is a Stroopwafel? It is a waffle cookie from the Netherlands that is filled with caramel sauce.  If you can’t find these in the store, try online here. I typically find them at Big Lots.
• Be sure to grease and flour the loaf pans; this prevents the caramel chips from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
• This is a 2 Loaf Zucchini Bread Recipe. Now, you’ll have a loaf to share or save for later (see below).
• I makes loads and loads of easy zucchini bread during the summer, and freeze for later.  I wrap in plastic wrap and then foil, or I’ll wrap in foil first and put in a resealable bag before freezing. Both prevents freezer burn.
• Some of my favorite ways to use zucchini includes Zucchini Pie, Mom’s Perfect Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread, Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread, Butterscotch Zucchini Cake, Zucchini Quiche, and Spicy Roasted Zucchini.
• I think you’d love this Double Chocolate Zucchini Cake from Farm Wife Cooks, too!

Zucchini Quick Bread Recipes

Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread Recipe

 Easy Zucchini Bread with Chocolate Chips

 Zucchini Bread Recipe with Applesauce

Classic Zucchini Bread