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Apple Zucchini Bread

A delightful quick bread combining the earthy goodness of zucchini with the natural sweetness of apples, topped with a delicious brown sugar frosting.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bread
  • 2 cups 2 cups (260g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1.5 teaspoons 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 0.25 teaspoon 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 large 2 large eggs
  • 0.5 cup 1/2 cup (120ml) vegetable oil or neutral oil of choice
  • 1 cup 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup 1/2 cup (100g) light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup 1 cup (120g) grated zucchini excess moisture squeezed out
  • 1 cup 1 cup (120g) peeled and grated apple (about 1 medium apple)
  • 0.5 cup 1/2 cup (60g) chopped walnuts or pecans optional
For the Brown Sugar Frosting
  • 0.25 cup 1/4 cup (56g) unsalted butter
  • 0.5 cup 1/2 cup (100g) light brown sugar, packed
  • 2 tablespoons 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 cup 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 0.5 teaspoon 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and lightly flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan (or line with parchment paper for easy removal).
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the eggs, then whisk in oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients just until combined—do not overmix.
  5. Fold in the grated zucchini, grated apple, and nuts (if using).
Baking
  1. Pour batter into prepared pan, smoothing the top. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  2. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove to a wire rack to cool completely.
Making the Frosting
  1. In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in the brown sugar and cook for about 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sugar dissolves.
  2. Add milk and bring just to a gentle boil. Remove from heat, stir in powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth.
Frosting the Bread
  1. Spread the warm frosting over the cooled bread. Let it set before slicing.

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for about 3-4 days. For longer storage, freeze it for 2-3 months. Reheat in the microwave for 10-15 seconds.