Carrot Apple Zucchini Bread (Print)
Moist quick bread with carrot, apple, zucchini, warming spices, and tangy cream cheese glaze.
# Ingredients:
→ Bread Batter
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225 grams unsalted butter, melted
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400 grams granulated sugar
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3 large eggs, at room temperature
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60 millilitres fresh orange juice
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1 tablespoon vanilla extract
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405 grams all-purpose flour
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0.5 teaspoon fine salt
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2.5 teaspoons baking powder
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0.75 teaspoon baking soda
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1 pinch ground cloves
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1 pinch ground nutmeg
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200 grams carrots, shredded
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120 grams zucchini, shredded, excess liquid removed
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120 grams peeled apple, diced
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60 grams pecans, chopped
→ Cream Cheese Glaze
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115 grams cream cheese, softened
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55 grams unsalted butter, softened
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250-375 grams powdered sugar
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15-45 millilitres orange juice, as needed
# Steps:
01 -
Grease and flour two 20x10 cm loaf pans and line with parchment paper; set aside.
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Preheat the oven to 175°C.
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Place shredded zucchini in a clean kitchen towel, gather corners, twist, and squeeze to remove as much liquid as possible.
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In a large bowl, whisk together flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg.
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In a separate large bowl, whisk the melted butter and granulated sugar until well combined. Add eggs, orange juice, and vanilla extract; whisk until smooth.
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Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and fold gently. Incorporate shredded carrots, drained zucchini, diced apple, and chopped pecans until evenly distributed.
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Divide batter evenly between prepared pans. Bake for 55–60 minutes, or until golden brown and loaves spring back when gently pressed.
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Allow loaves to cool completely in the pans before removing and applying glaze.
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Cream softened cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually mix in powdered sugar, adding orange juice a little at a time until desired spreading consistency is reached.
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Spread glaze over cooled loaves. Slice and serve as desired.
# Additional Notes:
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The ratio of carrots to zucchini and apple can be adjusted as long as the total is approximately 3 cups combined.