Description
Cinnamon Streusel Topped Zucchini Bread Bakery Style: A Stunning Loaf is a delightful blend of moist zucchini and a sweet cinnamon streusel topping, making it an ideal treat for any occasion. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, this scrumptious quick bread boasts a bakery-style texture that will impress family and friends alike. It’s easy to prepare with simple ingredients, ensuring even novice bakers achieve mouthwatering results. Enjoy it warm with butter or fresh out of the oven for a comforting experience that’s hard to resist.
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
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (for streusel)
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for streusel)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for streusel)
- 1/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In one bowl, whisk together dry ingredients: flour, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg.
- In another bowl, combine wet ingredients: sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- Mix wet ingredients into dry until just combined. Fold in grated zucchini and nuts if using.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and make the streusel by mixing flour, sugars, cinnamon, and butter until crumbly; sprinkle over the top.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean. Cool before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 238
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg