Description
This Brown Sugar Streusel Zucchini Bread is incredibly moist, tender, and topped with a sweet, buttery cinnamon streusel that everyone will love. It’s the perfect recipe for breakfast, brunch, dessert, or an afternoon snack and a delicious way to use fresh zucchini.
Ingredients
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For the Zucchini Bread
- 2 cups all-purpose flour – Provides structure and a tender crumb.
- 1 teaspoon baking powder – Helps the bread rise.
- ½ teaspoon baking soda – Creates a soft texture.
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon – Adds warm spice.
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional) – Enhances the flavor.
- ½ teaspoon salt – Balances the sweetness.
- 2 large eggs – Add richness and structure.
- ½ cup vegetable oil – Keeps the bread moist.
- ½ cup granulated sugar – Sweetens the loaf.
- ½ cup packed brown sugar – Adds caramel flavor and moisture.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract – Adds warmth and aroma.
- 2 cups finely shredded zucchini – Keeps the bread soft and tender.
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional) – Adds crunch.
For the Brown Sugar Streusel
- ½ cup all-purpose flour – Creates the crumb topping.
- ⅓ cup packed brown sugar – Adds rich sweetness.
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon – Classic warm spice.
- ¼ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed – Forms buttery streusel crumbs.
Optional Glaze
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 teaspoons milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Mix the brown sugar streusel and chill.
- Whisk together the dry ingredients.
- Mix the eggs, oil, sugars, and vanilla.
- Fold in the shredded zucchini and optional nuts.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients until just mixed.
- Pour the batter into the loaf pan.
- Sprinkle evenly with the brown sugar streusel.
- Bake for 55–65 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool, slice, and serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Freshly grated zucchini keeps the bread extra moist.
- Keep the streusel butter cold for the best crumb topping.
- Cool completely before slicing for clean, even slices.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 65
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slices per serving
- Calories: 310 calories
