Lemon Zucchini Bars

shared by Patty H.
Ingredients:
1 ¼ cups white sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
2 teaspoons lemon zest
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
1 ¾ cups grated zucchini (I chopped it in the blender)
2 cups all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped walnuts
1/3 cup confectioners' sugar for decoration
Directions:
1.In a large bowl, combine sugar, oil, eggs, lemon rind, and lemon juice; mix well. Stir in shredded zucchini.
2.In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the zucchini mixture.
3.Mix thoroughly. Stir in the walnuts.
4.Pour batter into a greased 9 x 13 inch baking pan.
5.Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool.
6.Sprinkle top with sifted confectioners' sugar, if desired and cut into bars