Best Zucchini Spice Loaf Recipes

ZUCCHINI SPICE LOAF WITH LEMON THYME BUTTER image

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 18

2½ cups (625 mL) all-purpose flour
2 tsp (10 mL) ground ginger
1 tsp (5 mL) baking powder
½ tsp (2 mL) baking soda
½ tsp (2 mL) salt
½ tsp (2 mL) ground allspice
½ tsp (2 mL) ground nutmeg
¾ cup (175 mL) packed brown sugar
2 eggs
¾ cup (175 mL) buttermilk
1/3 cup (75 mL) butter, melted
2 tsp (10 mL) grated lemon rind
1½ cups (375 mL) shredded zucchini
1 cup (250 mL) chopped toasted pecans (optional)
Lemon Thyme Butter
¼ cup (50 mL) butter, at room temperature
½ tsp (2 mL) grated lemon rind
¼ tsp (1 mL) finely chopped fresh thyme or lemon thyme

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350ºF (180ºC). 2. In a large bowl, combine flour, ginger, baking powder, baking soda, salt, allspice and nutmeg. Whisk together sugar, eggs, buttermilk, butter and lemon rind in a separate bowl. Pour over the dry ingredients and sprinkle with zucchini and pecans, if using. Stir together just until moistened. 3. Spread into a greased 9 x 5-inch (23 x 12-cm) metal loaf pan. Bake for 60 to 70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in centre comes out clean. Cool in pan on a rack for 10 minutes, then remove from pan onto rack and cool completely. 4. Meanwhile, mash together butter, lemon rind and thyme until blended. Place in a small serving bowl and serve with slices of loaf.

Zucchini Spice Loaf image

Provided by peachy_pie

Categories Breads

Time 50m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup whole wheat flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon powdered ginger
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup raisins
3 tablespoons walnuts, chopped
1/3 cup sunflower oil
4 tablespoons orange juice, fresh
2 tablespoons honey
1 egg, free range
1 cup zucchini, finely grated

Steps:

Preheat oven to 180 degrees Celcius.
In one bowl combine the flour, baking powder, spices, salt, raisin and walnuts.
In another bowl mix the oil, orange juice, honey, egg and zucchini. Combine the wet ingredients through the dry until well combined.
Bake in a lined or oiled loaf tin for 35 - 40 minutes. Turn the loaf out onto a wire rack and allow to cool completely before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 132.9, Fat 7.9, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 17.6, Sodium 102.1, Carbohydrate 14.8, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 6, Protein 2.5