Follow these steps for perfect results
eggs
sugar
brown sugar
firmly packed
peanut oil
zucchini
grated and squeezed
carrot
finely grated
flour
unbleached
baking powder
baking soda
ground cinnamon
powdered ginger
freshly grated nutmeg
salt
vanilla extract
walnuts
chopped
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Grease two 5x9 inch baking pans and line the bottoms with greased waxed paper. Lightly flour the pans.
In a large bowl, beat the eggs until light and frothy.
Add sugar, brown sugar, grated zucchini, and grated carrot (if using) to the bowl with the eggs.
Mix all ingredients together until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt.
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
Stir in the chopped walnuts and vanilla extract.
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared baking pans.
Bake for 45-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let the bread cool in the pans for 5 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Wrap cooled bread to maintain moisture.
Expert advice for the best results
Add chocolate chips for extra sweetness.
Toast slices before serving.
Freeze slices for later.
Everything you need to know before you start
10 minutes
Can be made 1-2 days in advance.
Slice and arrange on a plate.
Serve with butter or cream cheese.
Enjoy with a cup of coffee or tea.
Adds creaminess.
Complements the spices.
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Commonly baked in home kitchens, especially when zucchini is abundant.
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