Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1½ cups grated zucchini, lightly squeezed
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Method
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Whisk together the eggs, sugar, oil, and vanilla.
- Stir in the grated zucchini.
- In a separate bowl, mix the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the zucchini mixture and stir just until combined.
- Fold in the nuts if desired.
- Pour the batter into the loaf pan and bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool for 10–15 minutes before removing from the pan.