Orange Zucchini Bread

Orange Zucchini Bread

(From The Zucchini Houdini)

4 eggs, well beaten (or 1 cup egg substitute)

1½ cups sugar

¾ cup oil

⅔ cup orange juice

2 tsp. orange zest

2 cups grated zucchini

3¼ cups flour

1½ teaspoons baking powder

1½ teaspoons baking soda

1 teaspoon salt

2½ teaspoons cinnamon

½ teaspoon cloves

½ cup chopped nuts (optional)

Glaze:

1 cup powdered sugar

2-3 tablespoons orange juice

Beat eggs. Add sugar, oil, juice, zest, and zucchini. Mix well. Combine dry ingredients and add to zucchini mixture. Mix well. Place in two greased 8×4 loaf pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes, or until toothpick comes out clean. In a bowl, stir together powdered sugar and just enough orange juice to make a glaze. Drizzle over bread when cool.

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