Description
Aromatic Cinnamon Streusel Topped Zucchini Bread is a delightful fusion of warm spices and moist zucchini, perfect for breakfast or dessert. This bakery-style loaf features a crunchy cinnamon streusel topping that elevates its flavor profile, making each slice a treat for the senses. Enjoy it warm with butter or alongside fresh fruit for a comforting indulgence that’s sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups grated zucchini (about 2 medium zucchinis)
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed (for streusel topping)
- ½ cup all-purpose flour (for streusel topping)
- 1 tsp cinnamon (for streusel topping)
- ¼ cup cold butter, diced (for streusel topping)
Instructions
- 1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- 2. Grate the zucchini and remove excess moisture with a kitchen towel.
- 3. In one bowl, mix flour, sugars, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- 4. In another bowl, whisk together eggs, melted butter, vanilla, and zucchini.
- 5. Combine wet and dry ingredients gently; do not overmix.
- 6. For the streusel topping, mix brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and cold butter until crumbly. Sprinkle on top of the batter.
- 7. Bake for 55–65 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg