Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Cinnamon Streusel Topped Zucchini Bread Bakery Style: A Stunning Loaf. This moist and flavorful bread features a tender crumb, perfectly complemented by a sweet and crunchy cinnamon streusel topping, making it a standout treat for any occasion. Whether served as a delicious breakfast option, an afternoon snack, or a dessert, this zucchini bread is easy to make and sure to impress. With customizable add-ins like nuts or dried fruits, each loaf can be uniquely yours. Enjoy it fresh from the oven or toasted with butter for an irresistible experience that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 and 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups grated zucchini, squeezed dry
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- For the streusel topping: 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg.
- In another bowl, mix granulated sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla until well combined.
- Combine wet and dry mixtures until just incorporated; do not overmix.
- Fold in grated zucchini and optional nuts.
- Prepare the streusel topping by mixing flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and cutting in cold butter until crumbly.
- Pour batter into the loaf pan and sprinkle with streusel topping.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean.
- Allow cooling in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (75g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg