Description
Cinnamon Streusel Topped Zucchini Bread Bakery Style: A Stunning Loaf is a delightful sweet quick bread that combines the moistness of zucchini with warm cinnamon and a crunchy streusel topping. Ideal for any occasion, this loaf serves as a perfect afternoon snack or brunch centerpiece. The rich flavors meld beautifully, making each slice irresistible. Easy to prepare with simple ingredients, this recipe offers a healthier twist to your dessert routine, ensuring you can indulge without guilt. Enjoy it warm with butter, paired with coffee, or even as a thoughtful homemade gift for friends and family.
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
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour for streusel topping
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar for streusel topping
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar for streusel topping
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon for streusel topping
- 1/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces for streusel topping
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 another bowl, mix sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until combined.
- Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients; stir gently until just mixed.
- Fold in grated zucchini and nuts if using.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf 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 until a skewer comes out clean.
- Cool for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 70g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg