Ingredients

The following ingredients have 3 Servings
  • 3 cups flour
  • 2 cups cups sugar
  • 3/4 cup corn oil
  • 1 tbsp zest of one orange (I used a Naval orange)
  • 4 oz fresh orange juice (or 4 tsp orange extract)
  • 3 cups minced fresh zucchini, drained of juice ((2-3 small zucchini) use food processor and drain of moisture)
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 3 eggs
  • 3 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Instruction

  • First, preheat oven to 350F. Ensure rack is in middle position. 
  • Next, rinse and cut zucchini (skin on and with seeds) into quarters and put in a food processor. Turn on for 30 seconds or so until zucchini is minced. You may use a cheese grater but, it will take much longer by hand.
  • Then, in a large bowl add flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves and salt. Set aside.
  • Next, in a large mixing bowl, add sugar, oil, orange zest, orange juice and eggs. Add flour mixture one cup at a time mixing on low. Stir in minced fresh zucchini. Scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl and make sure flour is incorporated evenly into batter.
  • Then, grease two loaf pans (8"x 4"x 3") with cooking spray. Pour half of the batter into each loaf pan and bake at 350F for 50-60 min. Test by inserting a toothpick in the middle of the loaf. If it comes out clean, it is done. Let rest for 30 min before cutting. Serve with a dab of butter if desired. Enjoy warm or cold. Store in the refrigerator for several days. Wrap in wax paper and put in freezer bag to freeze up to 6 months.