Easy Carrot Apple Zucchini Bread
This Easy Carrot Apple Zucchini Bread. Is a delightful blend of fresh veggies. And warm spices. Creating a moist. And flavorful loaf. That's perfect for any time of day. The sweetness of the apples. And carrots is perfectly balanced. By the slight tang of the orange juice. While the crunchy pecans. Add a satisfying texture. Topped with a rich cream cheese glaze. This bread is both comforting and nutritious. Making it a family favorite. That you'll want to bake again and again.
24 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 c unsalted butter melted
- 2 c granulated sugar
- 3 eggs room temperature
- ¼ c fresh orange juice
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 3¼ c all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2½ teaspoons baking powder
- ¾ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch of ground cloves
- Pinch of ground nutmeg
- 2 c shredded carrots
- 1 c shredded zucchini
- 1 c diced peeled apple Granny Smith, Fuji, or your favorite variety
- ½ c pecans chopped
Cream Cheese Glaze/Frosting:
- ½ c cream cheese softened
- ¼ c butter softened
- 2 - 3 c powdered sugar
- 1-3 tablespoons orange juice as needed
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Prepare two loaf pans by greasing. And lining them with parchment paper.
- Squeeze out excess moisture from the shredded zucchini. Using a kitchen towel. And set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg.
- In another bowl, whisk together the melted butter and sugar. Then, add the eggs, orange juice, and vanilla. Mixing until smooth.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients. Into the wet mixture. Then, add the shredded carrots, zucchini, apples, and pecans. Stirring just until combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pans. And bake for 55-60 minutes. Or until golden brown. And a toothpick comes out clean.
- Once cooled, prepare the cream cheese glaze. By mixing the cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and orange juice. To your desired consistency. Drizzle over the cooled bread. And enjoy!
Notes
To make this Easy Carrot Apple Zucchini Bread gluten-free. Simply swap out the all-purpose flour. For a gluten-free flour blend. That includes xanthan gum. Which helps mimic the texture of gluten. You may also want to slightly increase the baking powder. To give the bread a better rise. The rest of the ingredients are naturally gluten-free. So you can enjoy this moist. And flavorful bread. Without any worry. Just be sure to double-check. That your baking powder is certified gluten-free. As some brands may contain traces of gluten.