Pumpkin Zucchini Bread
User Reviews
4.9
Pumpkin Zucchini Bread
Description
Pumpkin Zucchini Bread blends pumpkin puree and zucchini into a flavorful quick bread with spices like cinnamon. The dry ingredients include flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt, which react with the wet mixture of eggs, vegetable oil, pumpkin, and sugar to create a moist batter. The addition of shredded zucchini adds moisture and texture, with optional walnuts or mini chocolate chips providing a crunchy or sweet contrast. Baking at a reduced temperature after an initial preheat helps the bread cook evenly without drying out.
The bread has a tender crumb with light cinnamon notes, and the cream cheese glaze complements it with a creamy, slightly tangy sweetness. The glaze is made by combining softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and light cream to the desired consistency. This loaf works well as a seasonal treat, with its blend of autumn vegetables and gentle spices.
It can be sliced and served plain or with butter for breakfast or a snack. Cooling the loaves properly before glazing ensures the topping sets nicely without melting.
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 3 egg
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup pumpkin not pumpkin pie filling, puree
- 2 cups zucchini do not drain or squeeze, shredded
- ½ cup walnuts or mini chocolate chips, optional, chopped
Cream Cheese Glaze
- ¼ cup cream cheese , softened
- 4 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 3-4 tablespoons light cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two loaf pans and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, cinnamon, salt, baking soda, and baking powder with a whisk. In a separate bowl, mix eggs, oil, pumpkin, and sugar.
- Add pumpkin mixture to dry ingredients and stir just until combined. Fold in zucchini and nuts or chocolate chips if using. Pour into prepared pans.
- Place in the oven and reduce heat to 325°F. Bake 40-50 minutes for a 9x5 pan and 45-55 minutes for an 8x4 pan or until a toothpick comes out clean. DO not over bake!
- Cool 20 minutes and remove from pans.
Cream Cheese Glaze
- Beat cream cheese & powdered sugar together. Stir in cream a little at a time until glaze reaches desired consistency. Pour over cooled loaves.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 32slices
Amount Per Serving
Calories 134 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 134 | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 18mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 84mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 70mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 1265IU | 25% |
| Vitamin C | 1.7mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
You'll Also Love
