Quick & Hearty Carrot Apple Zucchini Bread Recipe for Beginners - Beard and Bonnet

Ingredients

• 2 cups shredded carrots
• 1 cup shredded zucchini
• 1 cup diced, peeled apple (Granny Smith, Fuji, or whatever you have on hand)
• 3¼ cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 2½ teaspoons baking powder
• ¾ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• Pinch of ground cloves
• Pinch of ground nutmeg
• ½ cup chopped pecans
• 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 3 eggs, room temperature
• ¼ cup fresh orange juice
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• ½ cup cream cheese, softened
• ¼ cup butter, softened
• 2–3 cups powdered sugar
• 1–3 tablespoons orange juice, as needed