A Stunning Loaf Recipe
This bakery-style Cinnamon Streusel Topped Zucchini Bread is a delightful treat that combines the warmth of cinnamon with the freshness of zucchini, creating a moist and flavorful loaf that is perfect for any time of the day.
- Author: Maya
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf 1x
- Category: Baked Goods
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Main Bread:
- 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)
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
- Preheat oven and prep the pan: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease/flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg.
- Combine wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla.
- Combine wet and dry: Add wet mixture to dry ingredients, stir until just combined.
- Add zucchini and nuts: Gently fold in zucchini and nuts.
- Pour batter: Transfer batter to loaf pan.
- Make streusel topping: Combine flour, sugars, cinnamon, and cold butter until crumbly.
- Add topping: Sprinkle streusel over batter.
- Bake: Bake for 50-60 minutes until a skewer comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Cool in pan for 10 mins, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- You can add a handful of chocolate chips for an extra treat.
- This bread freezes well, so you can make ahead and store for later.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Zucchini Bread, Streusel Topping, Cinnamon, Bakery Style, Baked Goods