Description
A delicious and moist Orange Zucchini Bread recipe perfect for any occasion. This quick bread combines the freshness of zucchini with the bright flavor of orange, creating a delightful treat.
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 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 2 cups grated zucchini (about 2 medium zucchinis)
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- Optional: Orange glaze (powdered sugar, 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, and nutmeg.
- In a separate bowl, beat the granulated sugar and vegetable oil together.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract, orange juice, and orange zest.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in the grated zucchini and any optional nuts.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the Orange Zucchini Bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- If desired, prepare an orange glaze by mixing powdered sugar with a little orange juice until smooth, and drizzle over the cooled bread.
Notes
- Ensure your zucchini is well-drained after grating to avoid a soggy bread.
- For a sweeter bread, you can increase the sugar slightly.
- This Orange Zucchini Bread stays moist for several days when stored in an airtight container at room temperature.
- You can substitute lemon zest and juice for orange for a different citrus flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Quick Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg