Serve slices of this delicious mango-lime bread for casual gatherings or for breakfast in place of muffins or toast.

Mango California Walnut Bread

1/2 cup vegetable oil
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup peeled and diced firm ripe mango
2 teaspoons grated lime zest
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped California Walnuts

 

Glaze
1 cup powder sugar, sifted
1 tablespoon finely grated lime zest
1 to 2 tablespoons lime juice

1. In large bowl, beat oil and sugar until smooth. Beat in eggs, one at a time; add vanilla. Stir in mango, lime zest and juice.
2. In medium bowl, mix flour, baking soda and salt; stir into egg mixture until just combined. Stir in walnuts.
3. Pour batter into greased 8 1/2 x 4 1/2-inch loaf pan.
4. Bake in 350°F (175°C) oven 50 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool a few minutes in pan; remove and continue cooling on wire rack.
5. For Glaze: In small bowl, combine powder sugar and lime zest. Add lime juice; stir until blended. Spread or drizzle over loaf.

Makes 1 loaf.

Recipe provided courtesy of California Walnuts.