Cantaloupe Quick Bread with Pecan Praline Icing
Cantaloupe Quick Bread with Pecan Praline Icing is moist and warmly spiced, with cinnamon and ginger complementing sweet, mellow melon notes. A buttery brown sugar–pecan topping sets into a praline-like crust that adds crunch and caramel depth. Serve it for brunch, an afternoon snack, or a cozy dessert alongside coffee or tea.
- Prep15 min
- Cook1 hr 5 min
- Serves20
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Lightly grease and flour two 9x5-inch loaf pans.
- 2
In a large bowl, beat the sugar, puréed cantaloupe, oil, eggs, and vanilla with an electric mixer until well combined. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, baking powder, and ginger. Stir the flour mixture into the cantaloupe mixture until combined, then divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
- 3
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the centers of the loaves comes out clean, about 1 hour.
- 4
Meanwhile, prepare the praline glaze: Combine the brown sugar and butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on High for about 3 minutes, stirring every minute, until smooth.
- 5
Pour the sauce over the warm loaves. Cool for 1 hour before serving.
- Calories 386.9 kcal Moderate
- Protein 3.31 g Low Source
- Carbs 52.79 g Moderate
- Total Fat 19.15 g High
- Saturated Fat 5.19 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 38.79 mg Moderate
- Sodium 37.2 mg Low Source
- Fiber 1.28 g Low Source
- Sugar 37.6 g High
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 18.21 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.23 mg Low Source
- Potassium 72.14 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 47.0 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 7.22 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.45 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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