Description
A moist and flavorful quick bread combining shredded zucchini with bright orange zest and juice, creating a perfect balance of earthy and citrus flavors. This tender loaf is spiced with cinnamon and cloves for a comforting treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2/3 cup orange juice
- 2 cups shredded unpeeled zucchini
- 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tsp grated orange zest
- 2 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground cloves
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tbsp orange juice (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two loaf pans
- Beat eggs until thick and pale, then gradually mix in sugar
- Stir in vegetable oil, orange juice, and shredded zucchini
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, orange zest, cinnamon, and cloves
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, stirring until just combined
- Fold in nuts if using
- Divide batter between prepared pans and bake 45-55 minutes
- Cool in pans 10-15 minutes, then transfer to wire rack
- Whisk powdered sugar and orange juice for glaze and drizzle over cooled bread
Notes
- Squeeze excess moisture from shredded zucchini before using
- Do not overmix batter to maintain light texture
- Store in airtight container at room temperature for 4-5 days
- Can be frozen for up to 3 months
- For nut-free version, omit nuts or substitute with seeds
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg