Orange Zucchini Bread with Orange Glaze
Indulge in the delightful taste of Orange Zucchini Bread with Orange Glaze, a perfect blend of moist zucchini and zesty orange flavor. This easy-to-make bread is a versatile treat that suits any occasion, from brunch to dessert. Each bite offers a refreshing citrus twist complemented by a sweet glaze, making it an impressive addition to your baking repertoire.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 3 large eggs
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Zest and juice of 1 large orange
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cardamom (optional)
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 2 cups grated zucchini
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, oil, vanilla, and orange zest and juice until well combined.
- In another bowl, mix the flour, salt, cardamom (if using), and baking soda. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in the grated zucchini gently with a rubber spatula until evenly incorporated.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- For the glaze, mix together orange zest and juice, melted butter, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Once the bread is cooled, drizzle the glaze over it before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 80g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg