Zucchini Bread with Cream Cheese-Sour Cream Frosting
Zucchini bread became popular during the Great Depression as a way to use up excess zucchini from gardens.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 100 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 16.
Zucchini Bread with Cream Cheese-Sour Cream Frosting
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
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Grate the zucchini and squeeze out excess moisture using a clean kitchen towel.
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In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
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In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, sugar, oil, and vanilla extract until well combined. Stir in the grated zucchini.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in the walnuts.
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Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
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Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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In a small bowl, beat together the cream cheese, sour cream, powdered sugar, and lemon juice until smooth.
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Once the bread has cooled, spread the cream cheese-sour cream frosting on top.
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Slice and serve.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 300kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 12g19%
- Total Carbohydrate 45g15%
- Sugars 25g
- Protein 4g8%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
