Description
Cinnamon Streusel Topped Zucchini Bread Bakery Style is a delectable loaf that brings the warmth of home baking to your kitchen. This moist and fluffy zucchini bread is elevated by a sweet, crunchy cinnamon streusel topping, creating a bakery-quality treat right in your own home. Perfect for breakfast, an afternoon snack, or dessert, it’s an excellent way to use up those extra zucchinis from your garden. Enjoy it fresh from the oven or toasted with a pat of butter for a delightful experience. This recipe is easy to follow and can be customized with nuts or chocolate chips to suit your taste.
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, 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, combine sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla; mix well.
- Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients; stir until just combined.
- Fold in grated zucchini and optional nuts.
- Pour batter into the prepared 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 over the batter and 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.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Use fresh zucchini for optimal moisture. Squeeze excess water from grated zucchini to avoid sogginess. Customize with chocolate chips or other nuts if desired.