1 c. all-purpose flour
3/4 c. sugar (1/2 packed brown, if desired)
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 c. oil
2 eggs
1 1/2 c. zucchini, shredded, unpared
1/2 c. nuts, chopped (optional)

Blend ingredients in mixing bowl at low speed 15 seconds, beat at medium speed 1 minute. Spread batter in loaf pan lined with wax paper. Shield ends of loaf pan with 2 inch wide strips of foil, covering 1 inch of batter and molding remainder around handles. Center loaf dish an inverted saucer in oven. Microwave at 50% power (medium) 9 minutes, rotating 1/4 turn every 3 minutes. Remove foil. Increase power to high. Microwave 2 to 5 minutes. If using clean glass dish, check for doneness by looking through bottom. No unbaked batter should appear in center. Let stand 5 to 10 minutes before removing from dish. Remove wax paper.

Makes 1 (8 x 4 or 9 x 5 inch) loaf.