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A Stunning Loaf Recipe

A Stunning Loaf Recipe
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4.9 from 29 reviews

This Cinnamon Streusel Topped Zucchini Bread recipe delivers a bakery-style loaf that’s moist, flavorful, and topped with a delicious crumbly topping. Perfect for breakfast or as a sweet treat 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

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla.
  4. Blend Batter: Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Add Zucchini and Nuts: Gently fold in the zucchini and nuts if using.
  6. Fill Pan: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  7. Prepare Streusel Topping: In a small bowl, mix flour, sugars, and cinnamon. Cut in the cold butter until crumbly.
  8. Add Topping: Sprinkle streusel evenly over the batter in the pan.
  9. Bake: Bake for 50-60 minutes until a skewer comes out clean.
  10. Cool and Serve: Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • You can add a dash of nutmeg or cloves to the batter for extra flavor.
  • For a healthier version, you can reduce the sugar and oil content slightly.
  • This bread freezes well, so you can make extra loaves to enjoy later.

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Keywords: Zucchini Bread, Streusel Topping, Bakery Style, Breakfast, Baking

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