Ingredients

• 4 eggs
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 3/4 cup oil
• 2/3 cup orange juice
• 2 cups shredded unpeeled zucchini
• 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons grated orange rind
• 2 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon clove
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Directions

1. Grease and flour bottoms only of two 8x4 or 9x5 loaf pans.
2. In a large bowl, beat eggs until thick and lemon-colored; gradually beat in sugar.
3. Add oil, orange juice and zucchini.
4. Stir in remaining bread ingredients; mix well.
5. Pour batter into prepared pans.
6. Bake at 350°F degrees for 45-55 minutes or until cake tester inserted in centre comes out clean.
7. Cool 10 minutes.
8. Remove from pans; cool slightly on a rack.
9. In small bowl, blend glaze ingredients; spread over warm loaves.
10. Cool completely on wire rack.
11. Wrap tightly and store in the refrigerator.