Bread - Zuke 'Cake Like'

By Kwasome

Ingredients

• 2 cups flour
• 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 2 cups grated zucchini (packed)
• 3 eggs
• 1 cup sugar
• 2/3 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup dark raisins

Preparation

Step 1

1. Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and spices. Set aside.

2. Cut ends off zucchini. Rinse and pat dry, then grate.

3. In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar till smooth and creamy. Beat in oil and extracts, then mix well using a large whisk or wooden spoon for 2 minutes.

4. Alternately beat the flour mixture and the grated zucchini into the batter. Beat just until ingredients are mixed well and moistened. Do not overbeat. Stir in raisins to combine.

5. Spoon batter into a greased and floured loaf pan. Spread evenly.

6. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour and 10 minutes.

7. Cool in pan for 10 minutes. Remove to rack to cool completely.