This Glazed Zucchini Bread with Dried Cranberries is a delicious quick bread recipe that comes out incredibly moist with a perfect crumb. Flavored with vanilla, cinnamon, and a hint of nutmeg and topped with a sweet homemade vanilla glaze, it makes for an elegant dessert your family will enjoy. Plus, it’s a great way to sneak some healthy zucchini into their dessert – they won’t even notice.
You don’t need to peel your zucchini for this recipe. Just wash the zucchini, and then use a large box grater. Remember to squeeze out the excess moisture in the shredded zucchini to make it as dry as possible and prevent your batter from becoming too loose. Once the zucchini is prepped, the rest is quick and easy. In a bowl, mix up the dry ingredients. In another bowl, whisk together the wet ones and stir in the zucchini. Next, fold the wet ingredients into the dry. Be sure not to overmix the batter – so the bread isn’t too dense. Last up, scrape the batter into the greased loaf pan and bake for about 55 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. Once the bread is out of the oven, let it cool and then glaze.
To make the Glazed Zucchini Bread with Dried Cranberries, you will need the following ingredients:
Preheat the oven to 350 °F. Grease a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan.
In a large bowl, whisk together 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour, ¾ cup granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, and ½ teaspoon grated nutmeg. Add 1 cup dried cranberries.
In a medium bowl, whisk 2 large eggs, 1 stick melted and cooled butter, ½ cup yogurt or sour cream, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1 teaspoon grated orange zest (if using).
Stir in 1 cup squeezed shredded zucchini.
Fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined. Don’t overmix.
Scrape the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for about 55 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove from the oven and let cool for 30 minutes in the pan on a wire rack, then turn out onto the rack to cool completely.
In a bowl, whisk together 1 cup confectioners' sugar, 1 tablespoon milk, and 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract.
Pour the glaze over the cooled zucchini bread. Let the glaze set up for 15 to 20 minutes.
Slice and serve!
Get ready for zucchini season with this Glazed Zucchini Bread with Dried Cranberries recipe! It’s moist, flavorful, and delicious. Step it up with an easy vanilla glaze, and enjoy! Give this easy recipe a go, and make sure you hashtag your baking posts with #cookmerecipes.
Amazing! This bread turned out fluffy and delicious! It was a hit at my friends' gathering.
Delicioso!
This Zucchini Bread was superb! My kids devoured it and didn't even notice the veggies. It’s great for sneaking in healthy ingredients. Baking it while the kids were at school made for a lovely surprise when they got home. Simple to prepare and so moist. A perfect treat for the family!
Hice este pan de zucchini para un cumpleaños. Quedó excepcional y todos disfrutaron. Mi prima ni se dio cuenta que era zucchini.
This bread is awesome! Made it for my hubby’s bday, and he loved it. Super moist and the glaze is just right. Plus, the kiddos didn't even notice the zucchini! Win-win!
This zucchini bread is amaze. Kids loved it and I sneak in some veggies. Win-win.
Delicious! I baked this while my kids were napping, and we all enjoyed it after dinner. Even picky eaters gobbled it down! Zucchini never tasted this good!
OMG, this zucchini bread is lit! My kids didn’t even notice the veggies. Perfect for our brunch last week. Yum!
Simply loved this bread, my friends devoured it instantly
Yum! Made this for fam night and they devoured it! The zucchini totally snuck in and they loved it!
OMG, this Zucchini Bread was a total game changer! I made it for my girls’ night, and it was a hit! So delish!
Delicious! Tried this zucchini bread for a family gathering. It was a big hit! Everyone loved the sweet glaze and didn't even realize they were eating veggies. I felt proud to make something healthy that everyone enjoyed. Definitely will make it again this weekend!
I made this glazed zucchini bread for a small get-together, and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the sweet and subtle spice flavors. I was excited to use up some zucchinis from my garden. The glaze added a perfect touch. Can’t wait to make it again soon.
Wow, this Glazed Zucchini Bread is the bomb! La last time, I baked it for our family tea time. Everyone loved it, they didn't even know it had zucchini! So simple to make. I felt like a chef in my kitchen. Merci beaucoup for this fab recipe!
Deliciously moist bread!
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