What’s Cooking in Gail’s Kitchen? The Food Whisperer: Zucchini-Orange-Walnut Loaf! Do you have zucchini coming out of your ears? Take care. This relative of the squash family has fewer calories than a baked potato and more potassium than a banana. Plus, its versatility is a bonus. Zucchini is probably the most bland vegetable you can find. But that works to its advantage. You can pair it with just about anything. I promise you this, if I hadn’t told you there was shredded zucchini in this luscious loaf of quick-bread, you’d never know it from the taste. Nutrition is your friend. The moist, delicious orange and walnut combination make it seem as though you’re eating cake.
ZUCCHINI-ORANGE-WALNUT LOAF
Instructions:
2 eggs
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/3 cup orange juice
1 cup zucchini, shredded
1 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon orange rind, zested
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon cloves
1/4 cup walnuts, chopped
Glaze:
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon butter, softened
1-2 tablespoons orange juice
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350°. Grease and flour the bottom of a loaf pan. Set aside. In a food processor, beat eggs until thick and lemon-colored, about 3 minutes. Gradually beat in sugar. Add vegetable oil, orange juice, and shredded zucchini. Pulse to mix. Slowly add flour, baking powder, baking soda, sea salt, orange rind, cinnamon, and cloves. Scrape down sides, as needed. Fold in chopped walnuts. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan. Bake 45-55 minutes, or until cake tester comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes. Remove from pan. Transfer to a wire rack to cool. In a small bowl, blend powdered sugar, butter, and orange juice. Spread over warm loaf. Cool completely and slice.
Wow! Lovely walnut loaf, it looks so delicious!
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The touch of citrus is refreshingly light. 🍃🍊
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Yes, I could very well imagine the burst of orange flavor.
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I can just smell this already lol! Yum!
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On an overcast day, it seems to intensify, Nicky. 🍁🍂🌾
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This is beautiful and sounds lovely
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Quick-breads remind me of my youth. 🍁🍂🌾
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Oh yummy
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Sounds healthy and juicy!
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There’s nothing worse than dry quick-bread, that’s for sure. 😜
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Thanks for “Paying It Forward”. 🌟✨💫
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