Description
Cinnamon Streusel Topped Zucchini Bread Bakery Style: A Stunning Loaf is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for any occasion. This moist and flavorful quick bread combines tender grated zucchini with a warm blend of cinnamon and nutmeg, creating a delightful treat that everyone will love. Topped with a crunchy cinnamon streusel, this loaf not only looks impressive but also offers a satisfying texture and irresistible taste. Whether you enjoy it for breakfast, as an afternoon snack, or dessert, this zucchini bread is sure to become a family favorite. Plus, it’s an excellent way to use up extra zucchini from your garden or local farmers’ market!
Ingredients
- 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)
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- 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
Instructions
- Preheat 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, combine sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Stir wet ingredients into dry ingredients until just combined.
- Gently fold in grated zucchini and nuts if using.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan.
- For the streusel topping: mix flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and cinnamon; cut in cold butter until crumbly.
- Sprinkle streusel over the batter.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a skewer inserted comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Breakfast/Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 32mg
Keywords: Ensure zucchini is well-drained to prevent excess moisture in the bread. Feel free to substitute nuts with chocolate chips or omit them entirely for a nut-free option.