Description
A heartwarming loaf combining the sweetness of apples with the moistness of zucchini, topped with a luscious brown sugar frosting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar for frosting
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup shredded zucchini
- 1 cup grated apple
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Grease or line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs and mix in the granulated sugar.
- Stir in the shredded zucchini and grated apples.
- Gradually combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients until just mixed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- While it cools, prepare the frosting by beating the softened butter and brown sugar until creamy.
- Spread the creamy frosting over the cooled bread.
Notes
For a healthier alternative, consider using low-sugar sweeteners or dairy-free options.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg