Creative Zucchini Bread with Lime Cream Cheese Frosting

A moist and flavorful zucchini bread with a zesty lime twist, topped with a tangy cream cheese frosting. This creative take adds a bright citrus note to the classic comfort.

By RecipeBoss

Servings

Time Required

1 hr 15 min

Ingredients

2 cup all-purpose flour

¾ cup granulated sugar

¾ cup brown sugar

1 tsp baking soda

½ tsp salt

1 tsp ground cinnamon

¼ tsp ground nutmeg

3 eggs

1 cup vegetable oil

1 tsp vanilla extract

2 cup grated zucchini

1 cup chopped walnuts

8 oz cream cheese

½ cup unsalted butter

1 ½ cup powdered sugar

2 tbsp lime juice

1 tsp lime zest

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Instructions

1
Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
2
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
3
In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract.
4
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
5
Fold in the grated zucchini and chopped walnuts.
6
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
7
Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
30 min
8
Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
10 min
9
While the bread cools, prepare the frosting: In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth.
10
Gradually beat in the powdered sugar until well combined and smooth.
11
Stir in the lime juice and lime zest until incorporated.
12
Once the bread is completely cool, spread the frosting evenly over the top.