Description
Here’s a delicious recipe for Zucchini Bread with Orange Cream Cheese Glaze that is moist, flavorful, and topped with a zesty cream cheese glaze to make it extra special!
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Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients for Zucchini Bread:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups grated zucchini (about 1 medium zucchini)
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Ingredients for Orange Cream Cheese Glaze:
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Zucchini Bread
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat the eggs and sugar together until well combined.
- Add the oil and vanilla extract to the egg mixture and beat until smooth.
- Fold in the grated zucchini (no need to peel it) and the chopped nuts, if using.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 2: Make the Orange Cream Cheese Glaze
- In a small bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Add the powdered sugar, orange juice, and orange zest, and beat until the glaze is smooth and pourable.
- If the glaze is too thick, add a little more orange juice until you reach the desired consistency.
Step 3: Drizzle the Glaze
- Once the zucchini bread has completely cooled, drizzle the orange cream cheese glaze over the top of the loaf.
- Allow the glaze to set for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter to ensure the bread stays light and fluffy.
- Grate the zucchini finely to avoid large pieces of zucchini in the bread.
- Drain excess moisture from the zucchini if it’s very watery by gently squeezing it in a clean kitchen towel.
- Add-ins like chocolate chips, dried cranberries, or raisins can elevate this bread!