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Zucchini Cake
Posted Wednesday, October 28th, 2009 by GrandSlambert in Posted In: ,

This is a new recipe that I love to make and take to family events. It's been to quite a few, and has even been made for others to take to potlucks. Don't let the name fool you, it doesn't even taste like Zucchini!

Details
  • Prep Time:
    20
  • Cook Time:
    35
  • Ready In:
    55

Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/4 cups white sugar
  • 3/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 3/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 larges eggs
  • 3/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 1/4 cups zucchini grated

Ingredients for Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 8 ounces cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup butter softened
  • 2 cups confectioners sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla exrtract

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Lightly grease and flour a 9 x 11 cake pan.
  • In a medium sized bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, white sugar and salt. Mix well.
  • In another bowl, beat the eggs, vegetable oil and 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract together.
  • Pour the egg mixture into the flour mixture and mix well.
  • Stir in shredded zucchini and mix well.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake at 325 degrees F for 35-40 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow cakes to cool in pans.

To make frosting: Cream together the cream cheese and butter. Add the confectioners sugar a little at a time, mixing well. Add 2 teaspoons vanilla and spread on your cake.

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