Orange Zucchini Bread with Orange Glaze
Orange Zucchini Bread with Orange Glaze is a moist, citrusy quick bread made with fresh grated zucchini, orange juice, and fragrant orange zest. Finished with a sweet orange glaze, this easy homemade zucchini bread recipe delivers bright flavor and a tender texture—perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.
Ingredients
- Bread
- 1 ½ cups grated zucchini
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Orange Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- ½ teaspoon orange zest
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line a 9×5 inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
- Wash and grate the zucchini using a box grater. Do not squeeze out all the moisture.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, orange juice, and orange zest until smooth.
- Stir the grated zucchini into the mixture.
- In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 45–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- To make the glaze, mix powdered sugar, orange juice, and orange zest until smooth.
- Drizzle the glaze over the cooled bread before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the bread soft and tender.
- Use fresh orange zest for the best citrus flavor.
- Allow the bread to cool completely before adding the glaze so it sets properly.
- If the top browns too quickly during baking, loosely cover the loaf with foil.