Description
Cinnamon Streusel Topped Zucchini Bread is a delectable and versatile treat that combines the rich flavor of cinnamon with the moisture of freshly grated zucchini. This bakery-style loaf is perfect for any occasion, whether enjoyed warm for breakfast, as a delightful afternoon snack, or even as a sweet dessert. The crunchy cinnamon streusel topping adds an irresistible contrast to the soft bread, making it a crowd-pleasing favorite.
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
- 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
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, ground cinnamon, baking soda, salt, and ground nutmeg.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together granulated sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until combined.
- Add the wet mixture to the dry mixture and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Gently fold in grated zucchini and chopped walnuts or pecans (if using).
- Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan evenly.
- In a small bowl, combine all-purpose flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and ground cinnamon for the streusel. Cut in cold butter until crumbly.
- Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the batter in the loaf pan.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it 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 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg