Pumpkin & Zucchini Loaf

Pumpkin & Zucchini Loaf

What better way to eat up the extra zucchinis this season than to make them into a delicious cake-like loaf?!

Plus, these loaves freeze well, in case you are looking to have some for the winter months.

INGREDIENTS

3 large eggs, lightly beaten

Pumpkin Zucchini Loaf

11/2 C White Sugar

½ C Brown Sugar

1 C Canned Pumpkin Puree (not pumpkin pie filling)

1 C Butter (melted)

1 Tbsp Vanilla Extract

3 C Flour

1 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp baking powder

½ tsp salt

2 ½ tsp Lucky Spice

1 C zucchini (shredded finely)

1 C Walnuts, chpped (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS
  1. Heat oven to 350 degrees and grease two medium-sized loaf pans.
  2. Remove the seeds and shred the zucchini using a grater or food processer. Allow to sit for at least 20 minutes for excess moisture to come out. Squeeze, using a clean towel of paper towels. Set aside.
  3. Combine eggs, both sugars, pumpkins, and vanilla in a large bowl.
  4. Using a whisk, mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and Lucky Spice together.
  5. Mix dry ingredients with the egg-sugar mixture.
  6. Add shredded zucchini and nuts (optional) and stir until just combined (don’t over stir).
  7. Divide evenly between the two loaf pans and bake for 45 – 50 minutes.
  8. Remove from oven and allow to cool for at least 15 minutes before serving.