Description
This recipe provides instructions for making a delicious orange zucchini bread, a moist and flavorful loaf perfect for any occasion. It’s an easy-to-follow guide for creating homemade orange zucchini bread.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Zest of 2 large oranges
- 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
- 2 cups grated zucchini (about 2 medium zucchini)
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- For the Glaze (optional):
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons fresh orange juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. This ensures your dry ingredients are well combined for the orange zucchini bread.
- In a separate bowl, beat the granulated sugar and vegetable oil until well combined.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Incorporate the orange zest and orange juice into the wet ingredients. This step is crucial for the orange flavor in your zucchini bread.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Gently fold in the grated zucchini and chopped nuts (if using). Ensure the zucchini is evenly distributed throughout the batter for a moist orange zucchini bread.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 50-65 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center of the orange zucchini bread comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- If using the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar and orange juice until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled orange zucchini bread.
Notes
- Ensure your zucchini is well-drained to prevent a soggy loaf. Squeeze out excess moisture after grating.
- For a spiced orange zucchini bread, you can add more cinnamon or a pinch of cardamom.
- This recipe can be adapted for muffins; bake for 20-25 minutes.
- Store the orange zucchini bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg