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Cozy Cinnamon Sugar Zucchini Bread Recipe with Easy Streusel Topping

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A warm, tender zucchini bread with cinnamon sugar streusel topping that offers a soft crumb and a crunchy crown, perfect for cozy fall mornings or snacks.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • ½ cup (100g) light brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • ½ cup (120ml) vegetable oil or melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1½ cups (about 2 medium) zucchini, grated and gently squeezed to remove excess water
  • ½ cup (100g) light brown sugar, packed (for streusel)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for streusel)
  • ¼ cup (30g) all-purpose flour (for streusel)
  • 3 tablespoons (42g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed (for streusel)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your 9×5-inch loaf pan with butter or non-stick spray. Line it with parchment paper if desired.
  2. Grate the zucchini using the small holes on a box grater. Gently squeeze out some moisture with a clean kitchen towel or paper towels but do not dry completely.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt until evenly combined.
  4. In another bowl, beat together the granulated sugar, light brown sugar, eggs, oil (or melted butter), and vanilla extract until smooth and slightly fluffy.
  5. Fold the grated zucchini into the wet mixture gently with a spatula.
  6. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, folding gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing; a few lumps are okay.
  7. Prepare the streusel topping by mixing brown sugar, cinnamon, and flour in a small bowl. Add cold butter cubes and crumble the mixture with fingers or a pastry cutter until coarse crumbs form.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top lightly. Sprinkle the streusel evenly over the surface.
  9. Bake for 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. Tent with foil halfway through baking if the streusel browns too fast.
  10. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes, then remove and cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.

Notes

Squeeze zucchini gently to retain some moisture for tenderness. Avoid overmixing the batter to keep the bread light. Use cold butter for the streusel to achieve a crunchy topping. Tent with foil if streusel browns too quickly. Let bread cool completely before slicing for best texture.

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Keywords: zucchini bread, cinnamon sugar, streusel topping, cozy bread, fall recipe, easy zucchini bread, vegetarian, quick bread

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