Description
Delight in the wholesome goodness of Carrot Apple Zucchini Bread, a moist and flavorful quick bread that blends the sweet flavors of carrots, apples, and zucchini. This vibrant loaf is perfect for breakfast, snacks, or even dessert! Easy to make and visually appealing, it’s an ideal treat for gatherings or a cozy morning at home. Each slice is infused with warm spices and can be enjoyed plain or dressed with cream cheese frosting for a delightful twist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- ¼ cup fresh orange juice
- 3¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp salt
- 2½ tsp baking powder
- ¾ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- pinch of ground cloves
- pinch of ground nutmeg
- 2 cups shredded carrots
- 1 cup shredded zucchini
- 1 cup diced apple (peeled)
- ½ cup pecans (chopped)
- ½ cup cream cheese (softened)
- ¼ cup butter (softened)
- 2 – 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1–3 tbsp orange juice as needed
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- Grease and prepare two 8×4 inch loaf pans with parchment paper.
- Squeeze excess moisture from shredded zucchini using a kitchen towel.
- In one bowl, mix flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, and spices. In another bowl, whisk melted butter and sugar; add eggs, orange juice, and vanilla.
- Fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture along with shredded carrots, zucchini, diced apples, and chopped pecans until just combined.
- Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 55-60 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cooling before icing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg