Description
Cinnamon Streusel Topped Zucchini Bread Bakery Style is a moist and flavorful loaf that brings the delightful experience of a bakery right into your home. With its sweet cinnamon streusel topping and tender crumb, this zucchini bread is perfect for any occasion—whether enjoyed during cozy afternoons or served at festive gatherings. The warm spices of cinnamon and nutmeg harmonize beautifully with the grated zucchini, creating a comforting taste that will impress family and friends alike. This easy-to-make recipe is versatile enough to be savored as a snack, breakfast, or dessert, making it a must-try for all baking enthusiasts.
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)
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar (for streusel)
- 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 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 ingredients with dry ingredients until just mixed; avoid overmixing.
- Gently fold in grated zucchini and nuts if using.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- For the streusel topping: combine flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and cinnamon in a small bowl; cut in butter until crumbly.
- Sprinkle streusel over the batter in the loaf pan.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean when inserted.
- Cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (65g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg