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Brown Butter Zucchini Bread with Orange Blossom Ginger Buttercream

Ashley Manila
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Ingredients
 

  • 4 ounces unsalted butter, melted until browned
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup zucchini, shredded
  • 4 ounces unsalted butter, very soft
  • 1 tablespoon orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon orange blossom water
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups confectioners sugar
  • 3 tablespoons crystalized ginger, chopped
  • Zucchini slivers, for decorating cake (VERY optional)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees (F). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan; set aside.
  • Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat - stirring constantly - until just browned.
  • In a large bowl whisk together the browned butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
  • Add the eggs and vanilla, mix well.
  • Combine the flours, baking soda and salt, stir into the butter mixture until smooth.
  • Fold in the sour cream and zucchini. Spread evenly into prepared pan.
  • Bake for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.
  • Cool loaf in the pan for 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • While the loaf is cooling, make your frosting!
  • In a large bowl of the body of a stand mixer beat the butter until light and fluffy. Add the orange juice and blossom water. Add the salt. Add the confectioners sugar one cup at a time. Beat until all of the sugar has been added. The frosting should be the perfect consistency, but if for some reason it's too thick add a little more orange juice, a half tablespoon at a time.
  • Once the loaf is cooled, you can spread the frosting across the top and ice it to your style preferences. Top with crystalized ginger.
  • Cut into slices and serve! Cake with keep in an airtight container for 3 days.
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