Description
This Best Moist Orange Zucchini Bread recipe combines the freshness of oranges with the subtle sweetness of zucchini to create a delightful and moist bread that is perfect for any time of day.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Bread:
- 3 cups flour
- 2 cups sugar
- 3/4 cup cooking oil
- 1 tbsp zest of one orange (Naval orange)
- 4 oz fresh orange juice or 4 tsp orange extract
- 3 cups minced fresh zucchini, drained
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 3 eggs
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground cloves
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350F and position rack in the middle.
- Prepare Zucchini: Quarter zucchinis and mince in a food processor. Alternatively, use a cheese grater.
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix sugar, oil, orange zest, orange juice, and eggs. Gradually add in the flour mixture, then stir in the minced zucchini.
- Bake: Grease two loaf pans, divide the batter between them, and bake at 350F for 50-60 minutes. Check for doneness with a toothpick. Let cool before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Enjoy warm or cold.
- Store in the refrigerator for several days.
- Freeze for up to 6 months by wrapping in wax paper and placing in a freezer bag.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Category: Breads
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Orange Zucchini Bread, Moist Bread Recipe, Zucchini Bread
