Orange Zucchini Bread with Orange Glaze Recipe
This Orange Zucchini Bread is a moist, flavorful twist on classic zucchini bread, infused with fresh orange zest and juice for a bright citrusy flavor. Topped with a sweet orange glaze, it’s a perfect treat for breakfast, brunch, or a snack.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf (about 10-12 slices) 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Bread Ingredients
- 2 cups grated zucchini (about 1 medium zucchini)
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon orange zest (from 1 large orange)
- ¼ cup fresh orange juice
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Orange Glaze Ingredients
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- ½ teaspoon orange zest (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Prepare the Batter: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl, beat the eggs and sugar together until smooth. Add the oil, vanilla extract, orange zest, and orange juice, mixing well. Fold the grated zucchini into the wet mixture, then gradually add the dry ingredients. Stir just until combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Bake the Bread: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Remove from oven and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Make the Orange Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk powdered sugar with fresh orange juice until smooth and pourable. Adjust consistency by adding more sugar or juice as needed.
- Glaze the Bread: Once the bread is completely cool, drizzle the orange glaze evenly over the top. Optionally, sprinkle with additional orange zest for extra color and flavor. Slice and serve.
Notes
- Make sure zucchini is well-drained to avoid excess moisture in the batter.
- You can substitute half the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour for a heartier texture.
- Allow the bread to cool completely before glazing to prevent the glaze from melting.
- Store bread tightly covered at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate up to 1 week.
- This bread freezes well; wrap tightly and freeze for up to 3 months.
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