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Cozy Zucchini Bread Recipe with Easy Cinnamon Streusel Topping

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A moist and tender zucchini bread with a crunchy cinnamon streusel topping, perfect for cozy mornings or afternoon tea. This recipe balances simplicity and deliciousness with pantry staples and fresh zucchini.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1½ cups (150g) finely grated zucchini, squeezed dry (about 1 medium zucchini)
  • ½ cup (120ml) buttermilk or plain yogurt
  • ½ cup (60g) all-purpose flour (for streusel)
  • ⅓ cup (65g) brown sugar, packed (for streusel)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for streusel)
  • ¼ cup (57g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed (for streusel)
  • Pinch of salt (for streusel)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. Finely grate about 1½ cups (150g) of zucchini. Place in a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth and squeeze out as much moisture as possible.
  3. In a medium bowl, sift together 2 cups (240g) flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon salt, and 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon. Whisk to combine.
  4. In a large bowl, cream ½ cup (115g) softened butter with 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar using an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 to 4 minutes.
  5. Beat in 2 large eggs, one at a time, then stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  6. Alternate adding the dry flour mixture and ½ cup (120ml) buttermilk (or yogurt) to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the flour. Mix just until combined.
  7. Fold in the grated zucchini gently with a spatula.
  8. To make the cinnamon streusel topping, combine ½ cup (60g) flour, ⅓ cup (65g) brown sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and a pinch of salt in a small bowl. Add ¼ cup (57g) cold, cubed butter and cut it into the dry ingredients until coarse crumbs form.
  9. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Sprinkle the streusel topping generously over the batter.
  10. Bake for 55 to 65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  11. Let the bread cool in the pan for about 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Drain zucchini well to avoid soggy bread. Do not overmix batter to keep bread tender. Keep butter cold for streusel topping to achieve pea-sized crumbs. Tent with foil if streusel browns too fast. Use room temperature eggs and butter for better texture.

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Keywords: zucchini bread, cinnamon streusel, easy bread recipe, moist zucchini bread, quick bread, comfort food, baking

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