Description
A moist and flavorful zucchini and apple bread, perfect for any occasion, topped with a delightful frosting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup grated zucchini
- 1 cup grated apple
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
For the frosting:
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Combine the wet ingredients in a large bowl: mix the grated zucchini, grated apple, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until blended. Add vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla, whisking until smooth.
- Mix the dry ingredients in a separate bowl: whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Slowly add to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
- Incorporate the optional nuts if using, folding them into the batter gently.
- Transfer the batter into the greased loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean. Tent with foil if the top browns too quickly.
- Prepare the frosting while the bread cools by combining brown sugar, milk, and butter in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then cool and whisk in powdered sugar until smooth.
- Finish by drizzling the frosting over the cooled bread. Slice and serve.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute unsweetened applesauce for vegetable oil. Add spices like nutmeg or ginger for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg