Description
Delicious and moist Carrot Apple Zucchini Bread with a hint of citrus and warm spices, topped with a creamy cream cheese glaze. Perfect for breakfast or as a snack!
Ingredients
Scale
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 pecans, chopped
Cream Cheese Glaze:
- ½ cup cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup butter, softened
- 2–3 cups powdered sugar
- 1–3 tbsp orange juice, as needed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Grease and flour two 8×4 inch loaf pans. Line with parchment paper and set aside.
- Extract liquid from zucchini by squeezing in a towel.
- Whisk together dry ingredients in a bowl.
- Whisk butter and sugar in a separate bowl.
- Add eggs, orange juice, and vanilla to the wet ingredients.
- Fold in dry ingredients, carrots, zucchini, apples, and pecans.
- Pour into pans and bake for 55-60 minutes.
- Cool before icing.
- Cream Cheese Glaze:
- Cream together cream cheese and butter.
- Add powdered sugar and mix. Drizzle in orange juice to reach desired consistency.
- Frost bread and enjoy!
Notes
- You can add raisins or walnuts for extra texture.
- Store the bread in an airtight container in the refrigerator for longer shelf life.
- The glaze adds a sweet tanginess to the bread; adjust sugar and orange juice to taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55-60 minutes
- Category: Baked Goods
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Carrot Apple Zucchini Bread, Bread recipe, Cream Cheese Glaze, Baking, Sweet Bread
