Description

Indulge in the delightful taste of Cinnamon Streusel Topped Zucchini Bread Bakery Style: A Stunning Loaf. This moist and flavorful treat combines the unique essence of zucchini with warm spices and a sweet cinnamon streusel topping, making it a perfect addition to breakfast or afternoon tea. Its bakery-style presentation will impress your family and friends while being incredibly easy to prepare. Enjoy each slice plain, with butter, or cream cheese for an elevated experience.

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 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, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
Combine wet and dry ingredients gently until just mixed; avoid overmixing.
Fold in the grated zucchini and nuts if using.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
For the streusel topping, mix flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and cinnamon in a small bowl. Cut in cold butter until crumbly.
Sprinkle the streusel topping over the batter.
Bake for 50-60 minutes until a skewer comes out clean from the center.
Let cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 60 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (75g)
Calories: 220
Sugar: 20g
Sodium: 170mg
Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 34g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: Use fresh zucchini for maximum moisture. Squeeze out excess moisture from grated zucchini to prevent sogginess. Customize by adding chocolate chips or different nuts based on preference.