Gourmet Carrot Apple Zucchini Bread
Embrace the harmonious blend of fresh carrots, crisp apples, and tender zucchini in this delectable bread. A delightful medley of spices and nuts adds a touch of elegance to this moist loaf, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
| 1 | cup unsalted butter, melted |
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| 2 | granulated sugar |
| 3 | eggs, room temperature |
| ¼ | cup fresh orange juice |
| 1 | tablespoon vanilla extract |
| 3 ¼ | all-purpose flour |
| ½ | teaspoon salt |
| 2 ½ | teaspoons baking powder |
| ¾ | teaspoon baking soda |
| 1 | teaspoon cinnamon |
| 1 | pinch ground cloves |
| 1 | pinch ground nutmeg |
| 2 | shredded carrots |
| 1 | cup shredded zucchini |
| 1 | cup diced peeled apple (Granny Smith, Fuji, whatever you have on hand) |
| ½ | cup pecans, chopped |
| ½ | cup cream cheese, softened |
| ¼ | cup butter, softened |
| 2-3 | cups powdered sugar |
| 1-3 | tablespoon orange juice, as needed |
| 1 | tablespoon water |
Instructions
Preparation of Bread | |
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| 1. | Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. |
| 2. | Grease and flour two 8x4 inch loaf pans. Line with parchment paper and set aside. (I use the baking spray with flour in it.) |
| 3. | Place zucchini in a large kitchen towel. Bring up the four corners and twist. Squeeze the towel to extract all the liquid from the zucchini, or as much as you can. Set aside. |
| 4. | In a large bowl, whisk together flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg together. Set aside. |
| 5. | In a separate large bowl, whisk together the butter and sugar. |
| 6. | Add eggs, orange juice, and vanilla and whisk until combined. |
| 7. | Fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients along with the shredded carrots, shredded zucchini, apples, and pecans. |
| 8. | Pour into prepared pans. |
| 9. | Bake until golden brown, 55 to 60 minutes, or until loaves spring back when gently pressed with fingers. |
| 10. | Let cool completely before icing. |
Preparation of Cream Cheese Glaze/Frosting | |
| 1. | Cream together cream cheese and butter with a hand mixer. |
| 2. | Add in 2 cups of powdered sugar and continue mixing. Drizzle in orange juice until desired consistency is achieved. |
| 3. | Frost bread and enjoy. |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 302.5 kcal |
| Protein | 3.3 g |
| Fat | 13.7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 42.6 g |
| Fiber | 1.2 g |
| Sugar | 28.2 g |
Published on Aug 07, 2024 by Luminița