Orange Spice Zucchini Walnut Bread

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I quite liked this recipe! I recommend it.





Ingredients

  • 2-1/2 cups (625 mL) all-purpose flour
  • 2/3 cup (150 mL) packed brown sugar
  • 2 tsp (10 mL) baking powder
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp (2 mL) ground cardamom or ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt
  • 2 cups (500 mL) grated zucchinis, (about 8 oz/250 g)
  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup (60 mL) milk
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tsp (10 mL) grated orange rind
  • 1 cup (250 mL) chopped walnuts

Glaze:




















  • 1/4 cup (60 mL) icing sugar
  • 2 tsp (10 mL) orange juice


Preparation

Line 9- x 5- inch (2 L) loaf pan with parchment paper or grease; set aside.In large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cardamom and salt. In separate bowl, whisk together zucchini, butter, milk, eggs and orange rind; pour over flour mixture. Sprinkle with walnuts; stir just until blended.

Spread in prepared pan. Bake in centre of 350°F (180°C) oven until cake tester inserted in centre comes out clean, about 1 hour. Let cool in pan on rack for 15 minutes. Remove from pan; peel off paper.
Glaze: In small bowl, whisk icing sugar with orange juice; brush over hot loaf. Let cool. (Make-ahead: Wrap in plastic wrap; store for up to 2 days or overwrap with heavy-duty foil and freeze in airtight container for up to 1 month.)
















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