Creative Zucchini Bread with Lime Cream Cheese Frosting

Ingredients

• 2 cup all-purpose flour(paid link)
• ¾ cup granulated sugar(paid link)
• ¾ cup brown sugar(paid link)
• 1 tsp baking soda(paid link)
• ½ tsp salt(paid link)
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon(paid link)
• ¼ tsp ground nutmeg(paid link)
• 3 eggs(paid link)
• 1 cup vegetable oil(paid link)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract(paid link)
• 2 cup grated zucchini(paid link)
• 1 cup chopped walnuts(paid link)
• 8 oz cream cheese(paid link)
• ½ cup unsalted butter(paid link)
• 1 ½ cup powdered sugar(paid link)
• 2 tbsp lime juice(paid link)
• 1 tsp lime zest(paid link)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

3. 3

   In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract.

4. 4

   Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.

5. 5

   Fold in the grated zucchini and chopped walnuts.

6. 6

   Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.

7. 7

   Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.

   30 min

8. 8

   Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

   10 min

9. 9

   While the bread cools, prepare the frosting: In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth.

10. 10

    Gradually beat in the powdered sugar until well combined and smooth.

11. 11

    Stir in the lime juice and lime zest until incorporated.

12. 12

    Once the bread is completely cool, spread the frosting evenly over the top.