Description

Cinnamon Streusel Topped Zucchini Bread Bakery Style is a delightful treat that perfectly marries the sweet crunch of cinnamon streusel with the moist, tender goodness of zucchini bread. Ideal for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, this easy-to-make loaf will impress your family and friends with its bakery-style charm. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, even novice bakers can achieve scrumptious results. Customize it by adding nuts or chocolate chips for a personal touch. Enjoy this comforting sweet bread fresh from the oven or toasted with a pat of butter for an indulgent 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
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 flour, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg.
In another bowl, mix sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
Combine wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir gently without overmixing.
Fold in grated zucchini and any preferred nuts.
Pour batter into the loaf pan and prepare the streusel topping by mixing flour, sugars, cinnamon, and cutting in butter until crumbly.
Sprinkle streusel over the batter evenly.
Bake for 50–60 minutes until a skewer comes out clean.
Cool in the pan for 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 serving
Calories: 250
Sugar: 14g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 32g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 35mg

Keywords: Use fresh zucchini for optimal moisture. Avoid overmixing to maintain light texture. Customize add-ins like chocolate chips or dried fruits for variety.