3 eggs
1 cup oil
2 1/4 cups sugar
2 cups peeled, grated zucchini, drained
1 Tbsp. vanilla
1/3 tsp. black walnut or almond flavoring
3 cups sifted flour
1 Tbsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. soda
1 1/4 tsp. baking powder
1 cup nuts, optional

Beat eggs; continue beating and add oil, sugar, zucchini, and flavorings. Sift dry ingredients together and add to first mixture. Fold in nuts, if desired.

Grease the bottoms of 2 average bread pans or 3 small loaf pans. Line bottoms with waxed paper. Spoon batter into pans until 2/3 full. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour or until golden brown on top.

Cool break on rack. Delicious with butter or cheese spread. Freezes well.

Recipe contributed by Schweizer Orchards