Description
Enjoy this bakery-style zucchini bread topped with a delicious cinnamon streusel. It’s moist, flavorful, and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- For the Zucchini Bread:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups grated zucchini (about 2 medium zucchinis, squeezed dry)
- For the Cinnamon Streusel Topping:
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
- In a large bowl, beat the eggs and granulated sugar until well combined.
- Add the vegetable oil, applesauce, and vanilla extract to the egg mixture and mix until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Gently fold in the grated zucchini.
- In a separate small bowl, prepare the streusel topping by combining the flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Cut in the cold butter with a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Pour the zucchini bread batter into the prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the batter.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Ensure your zucchini is well-drained to prevent a soggy bread.
- For extra moisture, replace 1/4 cup of oil with buttermilk.
- Add chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans to the batter for added texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
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- Serving Size: 1 slice
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