Description
Cinnamon Streusel Topped Zucchini Bread Bakery Style is a moist, flavorful delight that’s perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re enjoying it as a breakfast treat, an afternoon snack, or a sweet dessert, this zucchini bread impresses with its beautiful streusel topping and rich cinnamon flavor. The addition of grated zucchini keeps the bread incredibly moist while adding a subtle sweetness. Easy to make and deliciously satisfying, this loaf can be customized with your choice of nuts or spices, making it a versatile recipe that will quickly become a favorite in your kitchen.
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 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg.
- In another bowl, mix sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Combine wet ingredients with dry ingredients and stir until just mixed; avoid overmixing.
- Gently fold in the grated zucchini and optional nuts.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- For the streusel topping, mix flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and cinnamon in a small bowl. Cut in cold butter until crumbly.
- Sprinkle the streusel evenly over the batter.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg