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Carrot Apple Zucchini Bread Recipe

Carrot Apple Zucchini Bread Recipe
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This Carrot Apple Zucchini Bread recipe is a delightful combination of moist and flavorful bread with vibrant colors from carrots, apples, and zucchini. A perfect treat for any time of the day!

Ingredients

For the Bread:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 3 eggs, room temperature
  • ¼ cup fresh orange juice
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 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 peeled apple (Granny Smith, Fuji, etc.)
  • ½ cup chopped pecans

For the Cream Cheese Glaze/Frosting:

  • ½ cup cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup butter, softened
  • 2 – 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1–3 tbsp orange juice, as needed

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour two 8×4 inch loaf pans. Line with parchment paper and set aside.
  2. Prepare the vegetables: Place zucchini in a large kitchen towel, twist, and squeeze out excess liquid. Set aside.
  3. Combine dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg.
  4. Mix wet ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together melted butter and sugar. Add eggs, orange juice, and vanilla; mix well.
  5. Combine all ingredients: Fold dry ingredients into wet mixture. Add carrots, zucchini, apples, and pecans. Mix until just combined.
  6. Bake: Pour the batter into prepared pans. Bake for 55-60 minutes until golden brown and toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  7. Prepare the glaze: Cream together cream cheese and butter. Mix in powdered sugar and orange juice until desired consistency.
  8. Ice the bread: Once cooled, frost the bread with the cream cheese glaze. Enjoy!

Notes

  • The carrots and zucchini can be adjusted to your preference, aiming for a total of three cups.

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