Description
Indulge in the bakery-style goodness of this Cinnamon Streusel Topped Zucchini Bread. Moist, flavorful zucchini bread with a sweet cinnamon streusel topping, perfect for any time of day!
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 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
Wet Ingredients:
- 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
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Add Zucchini and Nuts: Gently fold in the grated zucchini and chopped nuts, if using.
- Pour Batter: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Prepare Streusel Topping: In a small bowl, combine the flour, sugars, and cinnamon. Cut in the cold butter until crumbly.
- Add Streusel Topping: Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the batter in the loaf pan.
- Bake: Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- You can add chocolate chips or raisins for extra sweetness.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Category: Baked Goods
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of loaf)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Zucchini Bread, Streusel Topping, Bakery Style, Cinnamon, Dessert
