2 c. sugar
1 c. vegetable oil
3 eggs
2 tsp. vanilla
2 c. zucchini, peeled and grated
1/2 c. applesauce
1/4 c. + 1 tbsp. orange juice
3 c. flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
3/4 tsp. nutmeg
1 c. chopped nuts, optional

Cream together sugar, oil, and vanilla. Add eggs and beat well. Add Zucchini, applesauce and orange juice. Sift flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg; add to above mixture and mix well. Fold in nuts.

Bake in greased and floured pans at 350 degree oven until done. Approximately 1 hour depending on size of pans.