Ingredients:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups grated zucchini, squeezed dry
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon until no lumps remain.
  3. In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar until pale and fluffy. Stream in the oil and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
  4. Gently fold the squeezed zucchini and chopped walnuts into the wet mixture using a spatula.
  5. Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet until just combined; do not over-mix.
  6. Using a mixer, beat the softened cream cheese and sugar together until velvety and smooth.
  7. Add the egg to the cream cheese mixture and blend until incorporated.