Rich Zucchini Bread

I get requests for this recipe all the time - so I thought I'd share it.

3 eggs
2 cups white sugar
1 cup oil (or 1/2 cup oil + 1/2 cup applesauce)
3 tsp. vanilla
2 cups shredded zucchini

3 cups flour
1 tsp salt
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
3 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/2 tsp cloves
1 cup nuts (optional)

Directions:
1 - In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar until fluffy. Mix in oil (and applesauce) and vanilla. Mix in zucchini.
2 - In smaller bowl, combine all dry ingredients.
3 - Add dry ingredients into wet ingredients in large bowl. Add nuts if desired.

Pour and Bake at 350 degrees:
2 large loaf pans - 1 hour
standard muffins - 18 minutes
mini muffins - 12 minutes

Cool 10 minutes. Remove from pan.
Freezes well.

Variations I have tried:
- increase zucchini to 3 cups
- substitute mashed sweet potatoes for zucchini
- substitute grated apples for zucchini (or 1/2 and 1/2)
- add 1/4 cup (or more) of wheat germ
- decrease total oil to 3/4 cup (a bit dry but healthier)
- substitute ginger for cloves