Recipe

Spicy Zucchini Cake Recipe

	Wdsdy / All my dishes 1 year, 6 months ago When I was a little girl, vegetables weren't my favorite food to eat. I'll never forget when my Mama first made this cake. She served me a slice, and it was delicious! She got a good laugh when she told me the secret ingredient - zucchini! Prep:15m Cook:45m Servings:6	Wdsdy
	easy yummy spicy zucchini cake

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Ingredients

1/3 cup boiling water

2 cups finely chopped zucchini (about 3 medium)

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 1/2 cups sugar

1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1 teaspoon ground cloves

1/2 cup vegetable oil

3 eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla

1 cup chopped nuts

Frosting -

Lemon Swirl Frosting*

1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened

1/2 cup butter, softened

4 cups powdered sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla

2 to 3 teaspoons grated lemon peel

About 3 teaspoons lemon juice

Directions

Pour boiling water over zucchini.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Grease and flour oblong pan, 13- x 9- x 2-inches.

In a large bowl, beat zucchini and remaining ingredients (except frosting) on low speed, scraping bowl constantly.

Beat on medium speed, scraping bowl occasionally, 2 minutes.

Pour into pan.

Bake until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean, 45 to 50 minutes; cool.

Frost.

Lemon Swirl Frosting -

Beat all ingredients until frosting is fluffy and of spreading consistency.

If necessary, stir in additional lemon juice, 1 teaspoon at a time.

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Comments

momo_55grandma 1 year, 6 months ago said:
Love zuchinni cake thanks

grandmacooks 1 year, 6 months ago said:
Sounds great, especilly with the lemon & cream cheese frosting. Your story reminds me of how my mother got me to eat lamb chops thinking they were pork chops!

indyalb 1 year, 6 months ago said:
Yummmm! This sounds wonderful, especially with the lemon frosting. Sounds like a great taste combo. Thanks!

gardenladyzoe 1 year, 5 months ago said:
This cake sounds sooo good. I can't wait to try it!

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