Cinnamon Streusel Topped Zucchini Bread Bakery Style: A Stunning Loaf
Indulge in the delightful experience of Cinnamon Streusel Topped Zucchini Bread Bakery Style. This moist and flavorful quick bread features a harmonious blend of grated zucchini and warm spices, crowned with a sweet, crumbly streusel topping that adds a bakery-quality touch. Perfect for brunch, an afternoon snack, or dessert, this versatile loaf will impress family and friends alike. Enjoy it fresh out of the oven, toasted with butter, or paired with your favorite spread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 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 granulated sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients without overmixing.
- Gently fold in grated zucchini and nuts if using.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan.
- Prepare the streusel by mixing flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and cinnamon; cut in cold butter until crumbly.
- Sprinkle the streusel topping over the batter.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes until a skewer comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg