Zucchini Carrot cake

Zucchini carrot bread  is incredibly light, moist , flavorful and healthy . It has moist crumb and  best way to incorporate veggies and nuts  . Zucchini is a bland veggie but is rich in several vitamins and minerals.

Ingredients

All purpose  flour        3 cups

Baking powder           1/4 tsp

Baking soda                 1 tsp

Nutmeg powder          1/4 tsp

Orange peel                 2 tbsp

Cane sugar                  1+ 1/4 cup

Applesauce                   1/4 cup

Eggs                               3

Olive oil                         1 cup

grated zucchini            1 cup

Grated carrot               1 cup

Walnuts                          7-8 kernels

Vanilla essence             1 tsp

Method

• Sieve flour , baking powder and baking soda, nutmeg powder.
• Line two 8" tins with parchment paper.
• Preheat oven to 180° C.
• Beat eggs and sugar together for 7-8 minutes.
• Add oil gradually. 
• Add orange peel , essence and applesauce.
• Mix dry ingredients into this mixture.
• Add grated zucchini and carrot and mix well.
• Crush the walnuts or pulse them in grinder for a second.
• Add walnuts , mix gently and transfer the batter to prepared tins.
• Bake for 55-60 minutes.

  You can use any flavorless oil .

  Use whole wheat flour to make it more healthy.