APPLE, CARROT, OR ZUCCHINI CAKE

Apple, Carrot, Or Zucchini Cake image

This is a terrific cake--it can be made with apples, carrots, or zucchini! Serve with whipped cream. Add some cinnamon, nutmeg, or cloves to the whipped cream for a lightly spicy treat!!

Provided by Carla A.

Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Squash

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

4 cups peeled, cored and shredded apple
2 cups white sugar
2 eggs
1 cup chopped walnuts
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking soda
½ cup vegetable oil

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9 X 13 inch pan.
In a large bowl, blend the sugar with the eggs. Add the oil, and mix well. Mix in flour, spices, salt, and baking soda. Stir in the nuts and the apples, carrots, or zucchini. Pour batter into prepared pan.
Bake for 40 minutes. Serve warm or cooled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 257 calories, Carbohydrate 37.9 g, Cholesterol 20.7 mg, Fat 11.1 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 277.5 mg, Sugar 25.4 g