Description
Cinnamon Streusel Topped Zucchini Bread is the perfect blend of moistness and flavor, making it an irresistible choice for breakfast or dessert. This bakery-style loaf combines fresh zucchini with a sweet cinnamon streusel topping, creating a delightful treat that can elevate any occasion. Whether you’re serving it warm from the oven or enjoying it as an afternoon snack, this easy-to-make recipe will surely impress. Its rich flavor profile, featuring hints of nutmeg and cinnamon, paired with the tender texture of zucchini, makes every bite memorable. Perfect for sharing with family and friends or savoring during a cozy night in, this zucchini bread is a versatile staple you’ll want to bake again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 2 cups grated zucchini (squeezed dry)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (for bread and streusel)
- 1/4 cup cold unsalted butter (for streusel)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
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 and dry ingredients gently; fold in grated zucchini and nuts if using.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan.
- For the streusel topping, mix flour, sugars, cinnamon, then cut in butter until crumbly; sprinkle over batter.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean. Let cool before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg