3 large eggs, lightly beaten 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 3 cups shredded zucchini (1 1/2 pounds) 3/4 cup vegetable oil 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup whole wheat flour 1/2 cup wheat germ 1/4 cup nonfat dry milk powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 1 cup sifted powdered sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 tablespoons milk 1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted
Combine first 5 ingredients in a large mixing bowl, stirring well. Combine all purpose flour and next 9 ingredients, stirring well. Add zucchini mixture, stirring just until blended. Spoon batter evenly into 2 greased and floured 8x 4 x 2 1/2 loafpans. Bake at 350 for 45 to 50 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool pans on wire rack 10 minutes; remove from pans and cool completely on wire rack. Combine powdered sugar, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, and milk, stirring until smooth. Drizzle evenly over loaves; sprinkle with pecans. Makes 2 loaves. (may be frozen up to one month; drizzle with glaze after thawing.)
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