Pumpkin Zucchini Bread
Pumpkin Zucchini Bread combines pumpkin puree and shredded zucchini into a moist, spiced quick bread. The loaf has a tender crumb, light cinnamon flavor, and optional crunchy walnuts or chocolate chips for extra texture. The cream cheese glaze adds a smooth, sweet finish that balances the spices. This bread is baked in loaf pans and requires careful timing to avoid overbaking, resulting in a soft interior and subtly crisp crust. It's a great way to use fresh autumn produce and makes a satisfying snack or breakfast bread.
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
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 32 slices
Amount Per Serving
Calories 134
% 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.