Zucchini Coconut Bread

My Mother-in-law's best zucchini bread ...coconut gives it sweetness and great texture.

• Ready In: 1 hr 40 mins
• Serves: 24
• Yields: 2 loaves

Ingredients

• 3  cups all-purpose flour
• 2  cups white sugar
• 1  teaspoon baking powder
• 1  teaspoon baking soda
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 2  teaspoons vanilla
• 1  teaspoon cinnamon
• 1  cup  vegetable oil
• 3  eggs, beaten
• 1  cup  shredded coconut or 1  cup  shredded flaked coconut
• 2  cups  raw unpeeled grated zucchini
• 1⁄2 cup walnuts (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 325 degree F.
2. Grease 2 loaf pans.
3. Combine all ingredients in mixing bowl.
4. Mixture will be very thick.
5. Pour equal amounts of batter into 2 loaf pans.
6. Bake 1 hour and 15 minutes or until done.