Cinnamon Streusel Topped Zucchini Bread Bakery Style Recipe
This Cinnamon Streusel Topped Zucchini Bread is a bakery-style treat that combines the warmth of cinnamon with the moistness of zucchini, topped with a delightful streusel layer for an extra crunch.
- Author: Lily
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
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
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×5 inch loaf pan by greasing and flouring it.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk granulated sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla. Add to dry ingredients and mix just until combined.
- Add Zucchini: Gently fold in grated zucchini and nuts if using.
- Prepare Streusel Topping: Mix flour, sugars, and cinnamon, then cut in butter until crumbly.
- Layer Batter: Pour batter into the loaf pan.
- Add Streusel: Sprinkle streusel topping over the batter.
- Bake: Bake for 50-60 minutes until a skewer comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- You can add a teaspoon of lemon zest for a citrusy twist.
- For a nut-free version, omit the walnuts or pecans.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Zucchini Bread, Streusel Topping, Cinnamon, Bakery Style