Description
Cinnamon Streusel Topped Zucchini Bread Bakery Style is a moist and flavorful treat that brings the warmth of a bakery right to your kitchen. This delightful sweet bread combines the subtle taste of fresh zucchini with a crunchy, cinnamon-streusel topping, making it a perfect option for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. Easy to prepare, this recipe is suitable for bakers of all skill levels. The inviting aroma that fills your home while baking will have everyone eager to taste this delicious loaf. Serve it warm with butter or cream cheese for an indulgent experience or enjoy it toasted as a comforting afternoon snack.
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 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 and dry ingredients gently; fold in the squeezed zucchini and nuts if using.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- For the streusel topping: mix flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and cinnamon in a small bowl; cut in cold butter until crumbly.
- Sprinkle streusel over the batter.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool for about 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 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: For added flavor variations, consider incorporating chocolate chips or swapping half of the all-purpose flour for whole wheat flour for extra nutrition. Ensure you squeeze the grated zucchini well to prevent excess moisture in the bread.