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Orange Zucchini Bread

Orange Zucchini Bread

1Even the pickiest of eaters will love this moist, citrusy Orange Zucchini Bread!
4.39 from 31 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Main Recipes
Cuisine American
Calories 297 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the orange zucchini bread:

  • - 2 cups all-purpose flour;
  • - ¾ tsp baking powder;
  • - ½ tsp baking soda;
  • - ½ tsp salt;
  • - ½ tsp cinnamon;
  • - ¼ tsp nutmeg;
  • - 2 large eggs at room temperature;
  • - 1 cup granulated sugar;
  • - ½ cup applesauce;
  • - ⅓ cup vegetable oil;
  • - zest from one orange;
  • - 1 tbsp orange juice;
  • - ½ tsp vanilla extract;
  • - 2 cups 1 medium zucchini, grated;
  • - ⅓ cup raisins.

For the orange glaze:

  • - ½ cup powdered sugar;
  • - 2 tbsp orange juice;
  • - 1 tbsp orange zest.

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350F.
  • In a large mixing bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside.
  • In another bowl, whisk together eggs, sugar, applesauce, vegetable oil, orange juice, orange zest, and vanilla extract. Pour it into the dry ingredients. Stir until combined, and no lumps of flour remain. Then, add zucchini and raisins (I used a mix of raisins, chopped walnuts, and pumpkin seeds that had in my pantry).
  • Grease a loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray and line it with parchment paper. Leave some paper hanging on both sides. It will help to remove the bread. Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan. Spread evenly.
  • Bake for 60 minutes or until ready. Check the readiness of the orange zucchini bread using a toothpick inserted in the center. If it comes out clean - the bread is ready.
  • While the bread is baking, prepare the orange glaze. In a bowl, combine powdered sugar, orange juice, and orange zest.
  • When the zucchini bread is ready, remove it from the oven and let it cool slightly (about 10 minutes). Then, remove the bread using the hanging paper.
  • Evenly pour the orange glaze over the cake. Let the cake cool to room temperature. Then, slice and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 297kcalCarbohydrates: 51gProtein: 4.3gFat: 8.7g