Description
Indulge in the heavenly flavors of Cinnamon Streusel Topped Zucchini Bread, a bakery-style loaf that combines moist, tender zucchini with a rich cinnamon streusel topping. Perfect for any time of the day, this delightful bread pairs beautifully with coffee for breakfast or can be enjoyed as a sweet afternoon snack. The subtle spices of cinnamon and nutmeg enhance the natural sweetness of the zucchini, making each slice a comforting treat. With its easy preparation and customizable ingredients, this recipe is ideal for both novice bakers and seasoned pros alike. Elevate your baking game and savor the deliciousness of this stunning loaf today!
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)
- 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). Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed; avoid overmixing.
- Gently fold in the grated zucchini and optional nuts.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- For the streusel topping: In a small bowl, mix flour, sugars, and cinnamon; cut in cold butter until crumbly.
- Sprinkle streusel over the batter in the loaf pan.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a wooden skewer comes out clean.
- Allow to cool for 10 minutes in the pan 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: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg