Description
Cinnamon Streusel Topped Zucchini Bread Bakery Style: A Stunning Loaf is a moist, flavorful treat that’s perfect for any occasion. This delightful loaf combines the rich taste of cinnamon with the subtle sweetness of zucchini, topped with a crunchy streusel that will impress family and friends alike. Whether enjoyed warm for breakfast, as a satisfying afternoon snack, or as a dessert, this zucchini bread is versatile and easy to make. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, even beginner bakers can achieve bakery-style results. Plus, it’s a fantastic option for meal prep—bake ahead and enjoy throughout the week!
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). Grease and flour your loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, ground cinnamon, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg.
- In a separate bowl, mix granulated sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients gently until just mixed; do not overmix.
- Fold in grated zucchini and nuts if using.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- For the streusel topping, combine flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and cinnamon in a small bowl; cut in cold butter until crumbly.
- Sprinkle streusel topping over the batter.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a wooden skewer comes out clean from the center.
- Cool 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 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg