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Zucchini Carrot Bread

Zucchini and carrots add loads of moisture to this quick bread and the cream cheese glaze makes the perfect topping!
Course Bread
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 8 slices
Calories 334kcal

Ingredients

For the bread:

  • 1 ½ cups flour
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 1 cup grated zucchini
  • ¾ cup grated carrots

For the glaze:

  • 2 ounces cream cheese room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons butter room temperature
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoons vanilla
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

To make the bread:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Spray a 9x5 loaf pan with non-stick spray.
  • Add the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt to a small bowl and whisk to combine. Set aside.
  • Add the oil, applesauce, egg, and egg yolk to a mixing bowl and whisk to combine. Whisk in the brown sugar, sugar, and vanilla until well combined.
  • Add the dry ingredients to the wet and stir just until the flour has disappeared. Do not over mix.
  • Add the zucchini and carrots to the bowl and stir to combine.
  • Spread the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 50-60 minutes or until a tester inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Cool for 15 minutes before removing from the loaf pan and cooling completely on a wire rack.

To make the glaze:

  • Add the cream cheese and butter to a microwave safe bowl and microwave until soft enough to stir together, but not fully melted, about 30-60 seconds.
  • Stir in the powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt until the mixture is smooth.
  • Pour the glaze over the cooled bread and allow to set for 15 minutes to firm up.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 334kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 287mg | Potassium: 208mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 2311IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 2mg