Christmas Cherry Zucchini Loaf Recipe

The below recipe incorporates the Christmas colors of red and green and makes a delicious bread. Visit our Christmas Symbols page to learn more about the symbolism and meaning of red and green at Christmas.

Bread Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup oil
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups finely shredded unpeeled zucchini
1/2 cup marachino cherries, chopped
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped

Frosting Ingredients:

3 ounces cream cheese
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar

Directions:

For the Bread . . .

1. In a mixing bowl stir together flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder, and nutmeg. Set aside.
2. Beat together oil, sugar, and eggs. Add vanilla.
3. Alternate adding flour mixture and zucchini to butter mixture. Stir well.
4. Place chopped cherries on a paper towel to absorb liquid.
5. Add cherries and nuts into mixture, and pour into a greased loaf pan.
6. Bake at 350 degrees for 50 to 60 minutes.

For the Frosting . . .

1. Mix together cream cheese, butter and vanilla.
2. Gradually add powdered sugar. Spread over cooled loaf.

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